Sandbank Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Conwy
Sandbank Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 5 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: Sandbank Bakery Sandbank Road, Towyn, LL22 9LB
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandbank Bakery sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← Sandbank Bakery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sandbank Bakery 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 Sandbank Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol & Martins Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Dragon Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Browns Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Food Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Frankie & Clares Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Best One (Whitesides) at Golden Gate Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2019 |
| Golden Gate Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Catch 22 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about Sandbank Bakery
What is Sandbank Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Sandbank Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Sandbank Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sandbank Bakery last inspected?
Sandbank Bakery was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandbank Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandbank Bakery compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Sandbank Bakery holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Sandbank Bakery 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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