Sandy Bay Holiday Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Sandy Bay Holiday Park 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 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Sandy Bay Holiday Park among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Sandy Bay Holiday Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Bay Holiday Park 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 Bay Holiday Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Ashington Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Cafe Needles Eye Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Sandy Bay Holiday Park
What is Sandy Bay Holiday Park's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Bay Holiday Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Sandy Bay Holiday Park 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 Sandy Bay Holiday Park last inspected?
Sandy Bay Holiday Park was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Bay Holiday Park?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Bay Holiday Park compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Bay Holiday Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Sandy Bay Holiday Park 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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