Isle of Wight seaside cafe given 5 star food hygiene rating

Appley Beach Cafe in Ryde <i>(Image: IWCP)</i>
Appley Beach Cafe in Ryde (Image: IWCP)
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A popular seaside cafe on the Isle of Wight has jumped from a one-star food hygiene rating to a five-star, upon reinspection.

Appley Cafe, near Ryde, was once again visited by the Isle of Wight Council's environmental health team on November 7.

It followed a previous inspection on September 9, which found out of date food products and cross-contamination risks.

Cleanliness was also an issue and the inspector noted there was no evidence of food hygiene training.

"We have rebooked our environmental health audit and look forward to welcoming them back in for inspection", they said.

After a reinspection earlier this month, the cafe was awarded a five star — very good.

Hygienic food handling was rated as very good, while cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety were classed as good.

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