Sandsground food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Sandsground holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Swindon Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7SJ
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Sandsground among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Sandsground | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Sandsground 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 Sandsground, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering C/o Southfield Junior School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Eastrop Nursery School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd C/o Highworth Warneford School School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Sammys Takeaway Y&T LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Kebab Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Sandsground
What is Sandsground's food hygiene rating?
Sandsground has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Sandsground 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandsground last inspected?
Sandsground was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandsground?
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 Sandsground compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Sandsground is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Sandsground 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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Sandsground is one of 50 rated food businesses in Highworth. See every hygiene rating in Highworth →
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