Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swale
Sainsbury's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Superstore, Bysing Wood Road, Faversham, ME13 7UD
How it compares in Swale
That puts Sainsbury's among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 83% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sainsbury's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Community Fridge @ West Faversham Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Bysing Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2014 |
| Bysing Wood County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Jay's Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Acacia Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Breakfast And After School Club At Luddenham CP School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Sainsbury's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsbury's last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Sainsbury's and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Sainsbury's is one of 155 rated food businesses in Faversham. See every hygiene rating in Faversham →
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