The Sandboy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Sandboy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: Gayton Road, Bawsey, King's Lynn, PE32 1EP
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandboy sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ← The Sandboy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Sandboy 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 Sandboy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwicken C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2018 |
| Phoenix Montessori Nursery, QEH Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| QEH Ward Kitchens Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Amigo Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| League of Friends Shop QEH Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| QEH Hospital Kitchen And Cafe Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about The Sandboy
What is The Sandboy's food hygiene rating?
The Sandboy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Sandboy 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandboy last inspected?
The Sandboy was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandboy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandboy compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Sandboy holds a 4. 98 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Sandboy 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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