Sandygate Inn

Sandygate Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Sandygate Inn Sandygate Kingsteignton, TQ12 3PU, in the Teignbridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Teignbridge oversees 1,315 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Teignbridge is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 5 to 3 since 18 October 2023. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.