Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Derbyshire
Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road 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 6 March 2025, 18 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.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: Sainsburys 406 Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7ND
How this rating has changed
Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local was re-inspected on 6 March 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 March 2025 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Swadlincote Burton Road 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 Swadlincote Burton Road Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Park Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Oakland Village Residential and Community Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Ashby Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Mobile Catering Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Just desserts Swad LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bonkers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local
What is Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road 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 Swadlincote Burton Road Local last inspected?
Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road 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 Swadlincote Burton Road Local compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road 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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Sainsbury's Swadlincote Burton Road Local is one of 321 rated food businesses in Swadlincote. See every hygiene rating in Swadlincote →
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