Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ceredigion
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 2 May 2024, more than 2 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 Supermarket Market Street, Lampeter, SA48 7DS
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Sainsbury's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwarffynnon Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 79 yards away | Exempt | |
| Artisans Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| chompngo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Town Hall Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| the royal oak hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 December 2025 |
| Castle Green Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Deli Kelly Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 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 Ceredigion Council on 2 May 2024.
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 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury's holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion 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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