Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bolton
Sainsbury's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BL5 3RD
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Sainsbury's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Sainsbury's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsbury's last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury's holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton 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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