Sandsides food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Tyneside
Sandsides holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2019, more than 6 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: 122 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1AY
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Sandsides among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Sandsides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 Sandsides 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 Sandsides, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Community Church Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 1910 Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Alcatraz Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Coffees And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Awesome Bars Mobile caterer | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Sandsides
What is Sandsides's food hygiene rating?
Sandsides has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 26 November 2019.
Is Sandsides 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandsides last inspected?
Sandsides was last inspected on 26 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandsides?
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 Sandsides compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Sandsides is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Sandsides 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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Sandsides is one of 280 rated food businesses in Whitley Bay. See every hygiene rating in Whitley Bay →
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