The Sandrock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The Sandrock holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 9 October 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: Sandrock Public House Sandrock Hill Road, Wrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4NS
How it compares in Waverley
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 960 rated places in Waverley score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← The Sandrock | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Sandrock the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Sandrock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Middlefields Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Hive Helpers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Citrus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Hand's of Rowledge Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Lucky Star Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Impact Food Group at Rowledge Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Brambleton Community Fridge and Cupb Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about The Sandrock
What is The Sandrock's food hygiene rating?
The Sandrock has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Waverley Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Sandrock safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Sandrock last inspected?
The Sandrock was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandrock?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandrock compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while The Sandrock holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Sandrock 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Waverley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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