Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Wakefield
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Sainsburys in Wakefield currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 7 August 2026. Sainsburys is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 169 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PP.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
7 August 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
Sainsburys has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 7 March 2023 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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