1,672 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Isle of Wight are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Isle of Wight currently has 1,672 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,486 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 6 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience Store | PO38 3BU | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Lake Kebab & Pizza House | PO36 9JL | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Navam Tandoori | PO33 2SU | 1 | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Royal Pier Hotel | PO36 8JP | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Seaview Deli | PO34 5EX | 1 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Shanklin Stores | PO37 7AA | 1 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Bugle Hotel | PO41 0NS | 2 | May 15, 2025 |
| Cafe Verdi | PO41 0RR | 2 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Calbourne Water Mill | PO30 4JN | 2 | Jun 14, 2025 |
| Central Convenience Store | PO30 5HS | 2 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| CM Sports | PO30 2AX | 2 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Craft Catering (Mobile) | PO35 | 2 | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Curry Leaf (Formerly Chumma Kitchen) | PO33 2LG | 2 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Daily Essentials Convenience Store | PO38 1QN | 2 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Freshwater Bay Vintage | PO40 9QB | 2 | Jan 16, 2025 |
There are currently 1,059 food businesses in Isle of Wight with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Isle of Wight depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.