The Sandpiper food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
The Sandpiper 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 8 August 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: Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3ER
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandpiper 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% | ← The Sandpiper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Beaches And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albert Berry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Blue Bramble At No 67 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Burger Drop Whitley Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about The Sandpiper
What is The Sandpiper's food hygiene rating?
The Sandpiper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 8 August 2024.
Is The Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper last inspected?
The Sandpiper was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 months 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 The Sandpiper?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandpiper 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 The Sandpiper holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Sandpiper 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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The Sandpiper is one of 31 rated food businesses in Cullercoats. See every hygiene rating in Cullercoats →
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