Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Canterbury City
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Sainsbury's in Canterbury City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 September 2026. Sainsbury's is registered as a Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets and is located at 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BH.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
14 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Sainsbury's has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 27 March 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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