The Donut Hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Donut Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Strawberry Thatch, Chine Avenue, Shanklin, PO37 6AQ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Donut Hut among the 1,042 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ← The Donut Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Donut Hut none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Donut Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Grange Gifts Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Dolly Varden's Gifts Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Crab Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Black Cat Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Chine Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Daish's Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| All In One Shop Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about The Donut Hut
What is The Donut Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Donut Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 12 August 2024.
Is The Donut Hut safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Donut Hut last inspected?
The Donut Hut was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Donut Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Donut Hut compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and The Donut Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Donut Hut and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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