Sandford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Sandford Arms 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 13 November 2025, 8 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: Sandford, CA16 6NR
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandford Arms sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Sandford Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sandford Arms 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 Sandford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Squirrels Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Warcop Children's Club Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Warcop C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Warcop Parish Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cafe Sixty Six Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Appleby Golf Club also trading as KLN Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Sandford Arms
What is Sandford Arms's food hygiene rating?
Sandford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Sandford Arms 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 Sandford Arms last inspected?
Sandford Arms was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 Sandford Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandford Arms 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, while Sandford Arms holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Sandford Arms 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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