What is the average food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight?

The average food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,486 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Isle of Wight compare with the national average for food hygiene?

70.6% of rated premises in Isle of Wight hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Isle of Wight 280 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Isle of Wight have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,049 food businesses in Isle of Wight hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.6% of the 1,486 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Isle of Wight have a low hygiene rating?

33 food businesses in Isle of Wight are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Isle of Wight food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Isle of Wight (1,676 establishments on record, 1,486 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Isle of Wight

In Isle of Wight, 70.6% of 1,486 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 1,676 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Isle of Wight has 1,049 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,486 rated premises (70.6%). 33 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

5★ share: 70.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -9.1 pp
National rank: 280 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Isle of Wight

5★ Very Good

1,049 (70.6%)

4★ Good

265 (17.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

139 (9.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

29 (2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 112 awaiting inspection and 78 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 112 awaiting inspection and 78 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Isle of Wight: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight?: The average food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,486 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Isle of Wight compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 70.6% of rated premises in Isle of Wight hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Isle of Wight 280 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Isle of Wight have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,049 food businesses in Isle of Wight hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.6% of the 1,486 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Isle of Wight have a low hygiene rating?: 33 food businesses in Isle of Wight are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Isle of Wight food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Isle of Wight (1,676 establishments on record, 1,486 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Isle of Wight

Archie's - Linda JamesOther catering premises · PO30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Horsebridge Hill Stores LtdRetailers - other · 41 Horsebridge Hill, Newport, Isle Of Wight · PO30 5TJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Lily's Coffee ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Madeira Road, Seaview, Isle Of Wight · PO34 5BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
English Heritage TearoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carisbrooke Castle, Castle Hill, Carisbrooke, Isle Of Wight · PO30 1XY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Wighthill HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 2 Leed Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight · PO36 9DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Fishermans CottagePub/bar/nightclub · The Fishermans Cottage, 1 Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight · PO37 6BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Shanklin Chine Tea GardensRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chine Lodge, 3 Chine Hill, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight · PO37 6BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Tesco Express (2360)Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 113 High Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight · PO30 1TJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The Isle Of Wight Biscuit CompanyManufacturers/packers · Lessland Farm, Lessland Lane, Godshill, Ventnor · PO38 3AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Island Learning Centre - CompassSchool/college/university · Island Learning Centre, Albany Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight · PO30 5HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
LidlRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lidl UK, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight · PO37 7BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Wight CrystalManufacturers/packers · 7 Daish Way, Newport, Isle Of Wight · PO30 5XJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Isle of Wight

Seaview DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Regent House, High Street, Seaview, Isle Of Wight · PO34 5EX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 September 2025
Shanklin StoresRetailers - other · 10 - 12 Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight · PO37 7AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
Central Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Wroxall Stores, 1 West Street, Wroxall, Ventnor · PO38 3BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
Curry Leaf (Formerly Chumma Kitchen)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 59 Union Street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight · PO33 2LG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Central Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Central Convenience Stores, 125 Gunville Road, Carisbrooke, Newport · PO30 5LE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Honnor & Jeffery LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Afton Garden Centre, Afton Road, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight · PO40 9UH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2025
Bugle HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Market Square, Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight · PO41 0NS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
Binstead Post OfficeRetailers - other · 10 Binstead Hill, Binstead, Isle Of Wight · PO33 3RR
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,676 real Food Standards Agency records for Isle of Wight, of which 1,486 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.