Sands Of Tyne food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Sands Of Tyne holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 February 2023, more than 3 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: 12 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9AJ
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Sands Of Tyne sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← Sands Of Tyne | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sands Of Tyne 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 Sands Of Tyne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ashfield Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Belta Butties Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cafe Cart Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Bright Start Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Sands Of Tyne
What is Sands Of Tyne's food hygiene rating?
Sands Of Tyne has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 15 February 2023.
Is Sands Of Tyne 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sands Of Tyne last inspected?
Sands Of Tyne was last inspected on 15 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sands Of Tyne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sands Of Tyne compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Sands Of Tyne holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Sands Of Tyne 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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