Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SF, in the Maidstone local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Maidstone oversees 1,435 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Maidstone is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Sainsbury's?
Sainsbury's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Maidstone.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Sainsbury's last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 2025-09-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Sainsbury's located?
Sainsbury's is located at Sainsburys Supermarket Limited, Romney Place, Maidstone, Kent , ME15 6SF, in the Maidstone local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME15 postcode area.