Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Edinburgh (City of)
Sainsburys passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the supermarket met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 32-36 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sainsburys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 98 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2024 |
| Angels Share Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | Pass | 6 September 2023 |
| AGA Rangemaster Other catering premises | 244 yards away | Pass | 18 April 2024 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | Pass | 15 January 2026 |
| 3 Spires Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 January 2026 |
| Ambassador Sauna & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 1 February 2011 |
| Amber Rose Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 24 March 2026 |
| American Candy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Sainsburys
What is Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Sainsburys last inspected?
Sainsburys was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) Council inspects Sainsburys 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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