Sandymouth Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Sandymouth Cafe 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 25 July 2024, 23 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: Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9HW
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Sandymouth Cafe 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% | ← Sandymouth Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sandymouth Cafe 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 Sandymouth Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trelana Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Coastal Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Park Retail S.W Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2014 |
| Mini Mart Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 August 2017 |
| The Stowe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Preston Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Kilkhampton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Westlands Nursery And Pre-School Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Sandymouth Cafe
What is Sandymouth Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sandymouth Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Sandymouth Cafe 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 Sandymouth Cafe last inspected?
Sandymouth Cafe was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 Sandymouth Cafe?
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 Sandymouth Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Sandymouth Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Sandymouth Cafe 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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