Sandstones food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
Sandstones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 19 Strand Shaldon Devon, TQ14 0DL
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Sandstones among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Sandstones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sandstones 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 Sandstones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaldon Conservative Club & Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Potters Mooring Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Teignbridge House Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe ODE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| New Quay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Seaway Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| King William Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Sandstones
What is Sandstones's food hygiene rating?
Sandstones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Sandstones 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandstones last inspected?
Sandstones was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandstones?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandstones compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Sandstones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Sandstones 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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