The Sandboy

The Sandboy is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Gayton Road, Bawsey, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1EP, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. King's Lynn and West Norfolk oversees 1,510 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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. 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.