Sandy has 74 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 84% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 7 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 20% of food businesses in Sandy.
3 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 1,378 | 4.4/5 | 62% |
| Leighton Buzzard | 206 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Dunstable | 206 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Biggleswade | 140 | 4.5/5 | 63% |
| Houghton Regis | 85 | 4.5/5 | 76% |
| Flitwick | 59 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 74 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Sandy, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Sandy, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 84% of rated businesses in Sandy hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Sandy are carried out by Central Bedfordshire. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Sandy was last updated on 14 May 2026.