Sands Food Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Sands Food Bar 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 24 January 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: Sands Club Milford Street, Saundersfoot, SA69 9EN
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Sands Food Bar 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% | ← Sands Food Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sands Food Bar 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 Sands Food Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy fish and chips Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Harold O’Vinegars Seafood Deli Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ocean Beach Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Odleys Gelato Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Pembrokeshire Pasty & Pie Co Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Delight kebab Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Chock Shop Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Marina Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Sands Food Bar
What is Sands Food Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sands Food Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Sands Food Bar 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 Sands Food Bar last inspected?
Sands Food Bar was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sands Food Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sands Food Bar compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sands Food Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Sands Food Bar 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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