Sainsbury's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bolton
Sainsbury's Local 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 158 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, BL7 9JJ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's Local 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 Local | |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Birtenshaw School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Birtenshaw Hall School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bengal Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bank Top URC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bradshaw Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Cafe Twelve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Bowling Green Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Local
What is Sainsbury's Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Sainsbury's Local 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 Local last inspected?
Sainsbury's Local was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Local?
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 Local 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 Local holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton 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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