The Sandwich Smith food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wyre
The Sandwich Smith 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: 14 Rossall Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1AP
How it compares in Wyre
That puts The Sandwich Smith among the 564 places in Wyre holding top marks, 63% 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 | 564 | 63% | ← The Sandwich Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Sandwich Smith 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 The Sandwich Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveleys Sandwich Bar & Deli Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Cleveleys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Cleveleys Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Bambinos Play Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Costello's Cuisine Mobile caterer | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Ltd Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
Questions about The Sandwich Smith
What is The Sandwich Smith's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Sandwich Smith 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 The Sandwich Smith last inspected?
The Sandwich Smith was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandwich Smith?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandwich Smith compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects The Sandwich Smith 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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