Sandy Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
Sandy Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Office Sandy Bay Sandbank Road, Towyn, LL22 9LB
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Sandy Bistro among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Sandy Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 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 Sandy Bistro 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 Sandy Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol & Martins Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Food Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Frankie & Clares Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Dragon Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Browns Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Best One (Whitesides) at Golden Gate Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2019 |
| Golden Gate Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Catch 22 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about Sandy Bistro
What is Sandy Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 22 July 2024.
Is Sandy Bistro 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Bistro last inspected?
Sandy Bistro was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Bistro?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Bistro compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Sandy Bistro 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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