Sandown News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Sandown News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 March 2023, more than 3 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: 17 Sandown Drive, HR4 9LU
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandown News sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Sandown News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sandown News 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 Sandown News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Christine's Catering Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Edwards Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bake and Create Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greyhound Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Brookfield School - AIP School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Avara staff shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about Sandown News
What is Sandown News's food hygiene rating?
Sandown News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 29 March 2023.
Is Sandown News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandown News last inspected?
Sandown News was last inspected on 29 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandown News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandown News compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sandown News holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Sandown News 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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