Sandy Cove food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Sandy Cove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sandy Cove was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Beach Cafe, Sea Front, Portreath, TR16 4NN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Sandy Cove 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% | ← Sandy Cove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sandy Cove 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 Cove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlantic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Pod Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Basset Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Fuego Mobile caterer | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Jay Bird Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Portreath Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Portreath Bakery Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Gwel An Mor - Terrace Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Sandy Cove
What is Sandy Cove's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Cove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Sandy Cove 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Cove last inspected?
Sandy Cove was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Cove?
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 Cove compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Cove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Sandy Cove 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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