Sandymount Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Sandymount Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2023, 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: 63 Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7AD
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Sandymount Stores among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Sandymount Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Sandymount Stores 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 Sandymount Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Cuk's Kitchin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Burlington (Wath) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Chillies Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Beer Haus Cafe Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Blakemore Retail / Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Sandymount Stores
What is Sandymount Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sandymount Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 31 July 2023.
Is Sandymount Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandymount Stores last inspected?
Sandymount Stores was last inspected on 31 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandymount Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sandymount Stores compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Sandymount Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Sandymount Stores 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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