Isle of Wight food hygiene ratings: latest scores revealed

Food hygiene scores are in across the Isle of Wight <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Food hygiene scores are in across the Isle of Wight (Image: Supplied)
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The scores are in - the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for the Isle of Wight restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

Environmental health officers from the Isle of Wight have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the Island to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.

Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, inspectors look to see how clean the facilities are; what food safety management procedures are in place and how hygienic food handling is.

Ratings are then dished out from five to zero — with the higher score the better the result.

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Five - Very Good

Albert Cottage at York Avenue, East Cowes, rated 5 on November 21.

Appley Beach Cafe at Appley Lane, Ryde, rated 5 on November 7.

Arreton St Georges CE Primary School - Compass at Arreton Street, rated 5 on November 20.

Baked Bliss rated 5 on November 17.

Baked By Jen at 37 Cross Street, Cowes, rated 5 on November 21.

Bembridge Church Of England Primary School - Compass at Walls Road, rated 5 on November 12.

Caffe Isola at 85A St James Street, Newport, rated 5 on November 13.

Carisbrooke Church Of England Primary School - Compass at Wellington Road, rated 5 on November 20.

Catch at First Floor, Appley Beach Cafe, rated 5 on November 14.

Chatterbox Nursery Ltd at 17 Melville Street, Ryde, rated 5 on November 11.

Claire's Kitchen rated 5 on November 24.

Elixir Freshly Frozen at Unit 2, Business Park, rated 5 on November 10.

Freshwater Coffee House at 5 School Green Road, Freshwater, rated 5 on November 12.

Hazel Lodge at Northbrooke House Nursing Home, Havenstreet Main Road, rated 5 on November 18.

Healthy Indulgence rated 5 on November 26.

Man In The Moon at 16 - 17 St James Street, rated 5 on November 24.

McDonald's Restaurant at 93 - 94 St James Street, Newport, rated 5 on November 12.

McDonald's Restaurants at Brading Road, rated 5 on November 17.

Newport GCIW at Newport Golf Club, St Georges Lane, rated 5 on November 21.

Newton Lodge at Appley Rise, Ryde, rated 5 on November 17.

Niton Primary School - Compass at School Lane, rated 5 on November 19.

Norris Family Grocers at Newport Road, rated 5 on November 19.

Old Charlton House at Old Charlton House, rated 5 on November 10.

Orchard House at The Isle Of Wight Private Hospital, rated 5 on November 11.

Pavella rated 5 on November 21.

Queensgate Foundation Primary School at Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, rated 5 on November 11.

Rainbow Fish Bar at 1 - 2 Cliff Hall Buildings, Avenue Road, rated 5 on November 11.

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School - Compass at Summers Lane, rated 5 on November 25.

Tee Hut Golf at Unit D6, Spithead Business Centre, rated 5 on November 19.

The Bargemans Rest at Little London, rated 5 on November 18.

The Phoenix Cafe at The Phoenix Centre, Cockleton Lane, rated 5 on November 10.

Totally Baked IOW rated 5 on November 17.

Victoria House at 22 Nelson Place, Ryde, rated 5 on November 20.

West Wight Sports Centre at West Wight Swimming Pool Trust, Queens Road, rated 5 on November 25.

Wroxall Primary School - Compass at Station Road, rated 5 on November 24.

Four - Good

Avenue Stores at 12 Avenue Road, Sandown, rated 4 on October 20.

Brighstone Church Of England Primary School - Compass at Brighstone Church Of England Primary School, New Road, rated 4 on November 6.

Dimbola Lodge at Terrace Lane, Freshwater, rated 4 on November 1.

Ephesus Pizza & Grill at 137 High Street, Newport, rated 4 on October 27.

HMP Isle Of Wight at HMP Isle Of Wight Parkhurst, Clissold Road, rated 4 on October 28.

Leafybean Cafe at 7 Falcon Cross Road, Shanklin, rated 4 on November 8.

Londis Store at 55 High Street, Sandown, rated 4 on November 5.
Medehamstede Hotel at 9 Queens Road, Shanklin, rated 4 on October 30.

Milk It - Ice Cream Parlour at Esplanade, Sandown, rated 4 on October 30.

Mrs Middlebrow's Bookshop at 51 - 53 School Green Road, Freshwater, rated 4 on November 1.

The Lost Mill Bakery at 31 High Street, Cowes, rated 4 on October 30.

The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant at The Waterfront, Esplanade, rated 4 on October 28.

Three - Generally Satisfactory

Hong Kong City at 112 Regent Street, Shanklin, rated 3 on October 30, 2025.

Island Egg Company, rated 3 on October 28, 2025.

Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In at Multiplex Site, Coppins Bridge, rated 3 on October 27, 2025.

The Brunswick Hotel at 5 Queens Road, rated 3 on October 29, 2025.

Two - Improvement Necessary

Central Convenience Store at 135 Hunnyhill, Newport, rated 2 on October 6.

Daily Essentials Convenience Store at 158 High Street, Ventnor, rated 2 on October 20.

Gods Providence House at 12 St Thomas Square, Newport, rated 2 on September 16.

LB's Boardwalk Cafe at Sandown Pier, Esplanade, rated 2 on October 1.

Quay Arts Centre at 15A Sea Street, Newport, rated 2 on October 27.

Sarakasi Coffee at 168 High Street, Ryde, rated 2 on November 7.

The Galley at 11 Ferry Road, East Cowes, rated 2 on September 24.

The Happy Chef at 107 Monkton Street, Ryde, rated 2 on September 24.

Wild Catering, rated 2 on September 24.

One - Major Improvement Necessary

Hong Kong Express at 3 Esplanade, Ryde, rated 1 on October 14, 2025.

Royal Pier Hotel at 10 Pier Street, Sandown, rated 1 on October 23, 2025.

Shanklin Stores at 10 - 12 Regent Street, Shanklin, rated 1 on November 3, 2025.

Businesses may have been reinspected since and this will be reflected in our next round-up.

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