Sand Bay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
Sand Bay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Sand Bay Brunswick Road, Worthing, BN11 3ND
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Sand Bay among the 761 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 761 | 81% | ← Sand Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Sand Bay 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 Sand Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Neptune House Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bauji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Blend Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Ami Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Abbeyfield Worthing Society Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Baked: cake with a cause CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| A&L Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Brahma Kumaris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
Questions about Sand Bay
What is Sand Bay's food hygiene rating?
Sand Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Sand Bay 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sand Bay last inspected?
Sand Bay was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sand Bay?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sand Bay compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Sand Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Sand Bay 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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