Sandy Banks Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Ribble
Sandy Banks Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 17 Greenside Gardens, Moss Side, Leyland, PR26 7SG
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Sandy Banks Care Home among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Sandy Banks Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Sandy Banks Care Home 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 Sandy Banks Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd - St James CE School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Community Network and Outreach Service Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Community Network and Outreach Service Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Corner House Poplars Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Dunkirk Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Holgate Snaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Seven Stars Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Berry's Pies Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Sandy Banks Care Home
What is Sandy Banks Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Banks Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Sandy Banks Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Banks Care Home last inspected?
Sandy Banks Care Home was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Banks Care Home?
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 Sandy Banks Care Home compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Banks Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Sandy Banks Care Home 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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