The Sandpiper Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bridgend
The Sandpiper Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Sandpiper Inn was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 52 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DN
How this rating has changed
The Sandpiper Inn was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts The Sandpiper Inn among the 874 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 72% 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 | 874 | 72% | ← The Sandpiper Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 The Sandpiper Inn 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 The Sandpiper Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegans at Station Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Prince of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| RAFA Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Beales Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Byrite Discount Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Mansel’s Fish & Chips Porthcawl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bella's Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Rock inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Sandpiper Inn
What is The Sandpiper Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sandpiper Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Sandpiper Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandpiper Inn last inspected?
The Sandpiper Inn was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sandpiper Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Sandpiper Inn compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,207 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandpiper Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects The Sandpiper Inn 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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