Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 3 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.
94% of rated food businesses in West Berkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Berkshire ratings →
Address: Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys among the 931 places in West Berkshire 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 | 931 | 85% | ← Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 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 Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys 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 Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Greggs PLC at Sainsburys Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Greenfield House Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2011 |
| Calcot Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Elior at The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at Direct Wines Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
Questions about Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys
What is Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys last inspected?
Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,093 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys 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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Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys is one of 30 rated food businesses in Calcot. See every hygiene rating in Calcot →
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