Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hertsmere
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 15 January 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.
Address: 1 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1AA
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Sainsbury's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Good
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricky's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Ariya Grills Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cheat Meals Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| ACA Live Mobile caterer | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Balagan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Borehamwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Borehamwood Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
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 Hertsmere Council on 15 January 2025.
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 15 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere 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 "good", 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 Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury's holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere 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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Sainsbury's is one of 243 rated food businesses in Borehamwood. See every hygiene rating in Borehamwood →
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