Food Hygiene Ratings in Isle of Wight

1,672 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.3% rated "very good".

1,672
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
6
Rated 0 or 1
71.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.3%1,059
Good17.4%259
Satisfactory9.2%136
Improvement Needed1.7%26
Major Improvement0.4%6
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen40324.1%
Retailers - other27816.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub19311.5%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1619.6%
Other catering premises1348.0%
Mobile caterer1267.5%
Caring Premises1026.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop945.6%

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Central Convenience StorePO38 3BU1Feb 05, 2026
Lake Kebab & Pizza HousePO36 9JL1Jan 13, 2026
Navam TandooriPO33 2SU1Mar 06, 2025
Royal Pier HotelPO36 8JP1Oct 23, 2025
Seaview DeliPO34 5EX1Sep 08, 2025
Shanklin StoresPO37 7AA1Nov 03, 2025
Bugle HotelPO41 0NS2May 15, 2025
Cafe VerdiPO41 0RR2Aug 30, 2024
Calbourne Water MillPO30 4JN2Jun 14, 2025
Central Convenience StorePO30 5HS2Oct 06, 2025
CM SportsPO30 2AX2Aug 08, 2025
Craft Catering (Mobile)PO352Aug 07, 2025
Curry Leaf (Formerly Chumma Kitchen)PO33 2LG2Jun 04, 2025
Daily Essentials Convenience StorePO38 1QN2Oct 20, 2025
Freshwater Bay VintagePO40 9QB2Jan 16, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Isle of Wight have a 5 rating?+

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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Isle of Wight?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Isle of Wight?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies