Sandwich Bank food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broxtowe
Sandwich Bank holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 July 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Broxtowe score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Broxtowe ratings →
Address: 151 Attenborough Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6AA
How this rating has changed
Sandwich Bank has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 3 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Broxtowe
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 720 rated places in Broxtowe score this low, about one in 120. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 546 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Sandwich Bank | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sandwich Bank the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Sandwich Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attenborough Church Pre-School Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Alphabet House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Birds The Confectioners Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Attenborough Nature Centre Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Attenborough Nature Reserve And Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees Toton Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Beekeeper Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Alderman Pounder Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Sandwich Bank
What is Sandwich Bank's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich Bank has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Broxtowe Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Sandwich Bank safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Sandwich Bank last inspected?
Sandwich Bank was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandwich Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandwich Bank compare to other places in Broxtowe?
76% of the 720 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, while Sandwich Bank holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects Sandwich Bank 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 2 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 Broxtowe, 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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Understanding this rating
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Sandwich Bank is one of 16 rated food businesses in Attenborough. See every hygiene rating in Attenborough →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk
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