Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Maidstone
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 4 September 2025, 10 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: Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place, Maidstone, ME15 6SF
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Sainsbury's among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo - Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Appamma Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Ashford Road Service Station Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
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 Maidstone Council on 4 September 2025.
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 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone 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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Understanding this rating
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