Sandy Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Sandy Secondary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1BL
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Sandy Secondary School among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Sandy Secondary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 Secondary School 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 Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active Sandy Leisure Centre Food Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Sandy Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sandy Supermarket Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Nuxies Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Maple Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| Welcome Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2024 |
| Tajmahal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Sandy Secondary School
What is Sandy Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Sandy Secondary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Secondary School last inspected?
Sandy Secondary School was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Secondary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Secondary School compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Secondary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Sandy Secondary School 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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