The Sandcastle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Sandcastle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Sun Haven Valley Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, TR8 4BQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Sandcastle among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Sandcastle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 The Sandcastle 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 Sandcastle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Off The Path Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Retorrick Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2025 |
| Mawgan Porth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Park Cornwall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Trevarrian Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Muddle Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 September 2023 |
| Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Sandcastle
What is The Sandcastle's food hygiene rating?
The Sandcastle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Sandcastle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandcastle last inspected?
The Sandcastle was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandcastle?
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 The Sandcastle compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandcastle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Sandcastle 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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Understanding this rating
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