Sainsbury Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rushcliffe
Sainsbury Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 5 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: Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 112 Melton Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6EP
How it compares in Rushcliffe
In Rushcliffe, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury Local sits behind roughly 747 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ← Sainsbury Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baujis/Kulla Lanka/Ceylon Soul/Love Lanka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| All About Children - Leo's Children's Nursery West Bridgford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| ATC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Beeches Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Because We Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| 1881 Cafe Victoria Embankment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Sainsbury Local
What is Sainsbury Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rushcliffe Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Sainsbury Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sainsbury Local last inspected?
Sainsbury Local was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Local compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury Local holds a 3. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Sainsbury Local 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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