Sandy's food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Westmorland and Furness
Sandy's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: Old Shambles, Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Sandy's among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Sandy's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very good
- 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 Sandy's 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's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHB Motorcycles (Ride and Roam) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Buttercup of Kirkby Stephen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Church Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2024 |
| Silver Sweets Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Taggy Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| The Green Tree Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| Century Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Eden Valley Produce Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
Questions about Sandy's
What is Sandy's's food hygiene rating?
Sandy's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Sandy's 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy's last inspected?
Sandy's was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy's compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Sandy's 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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