Sainsbury's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wychavon
Sainsbury's Local 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: 141 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8AR
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts Sainsbury's Local among the 632 places in Wychavon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 632 | 81% | ← Sainsbury's Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sainsbury's Local none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sainsbury's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droitwich Service Station Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| My First Friends Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Spectrum Days Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Spire Church Of England At Witton Middle School School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Blue Giraffe Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Corbett House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dorset House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Local
What is Sainsbury's Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Sainsbury's Local 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 Local last inspected?
Sainsbury's Local was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's Local compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Sainsbury's Local 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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Sainsbury's Local is one of 140 rated food businesses in Droitwich Spa. See every hygiene rating in Droitwich Spa →
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