Sainsbury's Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid and East Antrim
Sainsbury's Supermarket 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Rodgers Quay, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BE
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Sainsbury's Supermarket among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Sainsbury's Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Supermarket 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 Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus Sailing Club - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Carrickfergus Sea Cadets Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Omniplex Carrickfergus Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Josh Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Kamakura Sushi and Ramen Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Creed Coffee Carrickfergus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Carrick Greengrocers Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Supermarket
What is Sainsbury's Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Sainsbury's Supermarket 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 Supermarket last inspected?
Sainsbury's Supermarket was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Supermarket compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Sainsbury's Supermarket 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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