Sainsburys Supermarket Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wakefield
Sainsburys Supermarket Limited 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 24 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sainsburys, South Parade, Ossett, WF5 0EB
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sainsburys Supermarket Limited among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Sainsburys Supermarket Limited 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 Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bready or Knot Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Barracuda Fisheries Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
Questions about Sainsburys Supermarket Limited
What is Sainsburys Supermarket Limited's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Supermarket Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 January 2018.
Is Sainsburys Supermarket Limited 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 Sainsburys Supermarket Limited last inspected?
Sainsburys Supermarket Limited was last inspected on 24 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys Supermarket Limited?
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 Sainsburys Supermarket Limited compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Supermarket Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sainsburys Supermarket Limited 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Sainsburys Supermarket Limited and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sainsburys Supermarket Limited is one of 141 rated food businesses in Ossett. See every hygiene rating in Ossett →
Wakefield inspects and rates 3,052 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wakefield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →