Sandbar Tap and Tan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Sandbar Tap and Tan 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 12 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Mews Upper Frog Street, Tenby, SA70 7JD
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Sandbar Tap and Tan among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← Sandbar Tap and Tan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 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 Sandbar Tap and Tan 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 Sandbar Tap and Tan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loafley Bakery & Deli Co Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Normandie Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Chip and fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Il caminetto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Little Loafley Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Pembrokeshire Gin Co. Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Davies Butchery and deli Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Sandbar Tap and Tan
What is Sandbar Tap and Tan's food hygiene rating?
Sandbar Tap and Tan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Sandbar Tap and Tan 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 Sandbar Tap and Tan last inspected?
Sandbar Tap and Tan was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandbar Tap and Tan?
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 Sandbar Tap and Tan compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sandbar Tap and Tan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Sandbar Tap and Tan 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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