South Sands Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Somerset
South Sands Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 4 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 1 Beach Road, Kewstoke, BS22 9UZ
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so South Sands Hotel sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ← South Sands Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 South Sands Hotel 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 South Sands Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens @ Worlebury St Paul Primary Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aspens @ Kewstoke Primary School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Annabel House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Acer House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bristol House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ark Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ashcombe Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about South Sands Hotel
What is South Sands Hotel's food hygiene rating?
South Sands Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 4 December 2024.
Is South Sands Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Sands Hotel last inspected?
South Sands Hotel was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Sands Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Sands Hotel compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while South Sands Hotel holds a 4. 293 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects South Sands Hotel 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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