The Sandgate food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
The Sandgate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2019, more than 7 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: Sandgate Hotel, 44 Drummond Road, Skegness, PE25 3EB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Sandgate among the 1,919 places in East Lindsey 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 | 1,919 | 89% | ← The Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Sandgate 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 Sandgate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Clarence House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Greystones Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Chantry Villa Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Atlantis Adventure Golf And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Great British Rock Shop Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Chalfont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
Questions about The Sandgate
What is The Sandgate's food hygiene rating?
The Sandgate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 May 2019.
Is The Sandgate 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandgate last inspected?
The Sandgate was last inspected on 22 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandgate?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandgate compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandgate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Sandgate 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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