Sandys African Food Hub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
Sandys African Food Hub 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 169-171 Spencer Road, Londonderry, BT47 6AH
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Sandys African Food Hub among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Sandys African Food Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Sandys African Food Hub 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 Sandys African Food Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Brendans Takeaway and Brend Ins Food & Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Carrick Foods Manufacturers/packers | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bravo Cafe Bar - Waterside Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Chapel Road Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Apache Pizza (Waterside) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Sandys African Food Hub
What is Sandys African Food Hub's food hygiene rating?
Sandys African Food Hub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Sandys African Food Hub 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 Sandys African Food Hub last inspected?
Sandys African Food Hub was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandys African Food Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sandys African Food Hub compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Sandys African Food Hub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Sandys African Food Hub 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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