The Harbour View food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Harbour View 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 23 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Embankment Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5NR
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Harbour View among the 1,041 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 | 1,041 | 70% | ← The Harbour View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 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 Harbour View 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 Harbour View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bembridge Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Pilot Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| The Cloisters Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Lu Shan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2025 |
| Lagom Coffee Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Frampton's Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2026 |
| W W Woodford & Son Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Harbour View
What is The Harbour View's food hygiene rating?
The Harbour View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 23 March 2024.
Is The Harbour View 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 Harbour View last inspected?
The Harbour View was last inspected on 23 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Harbour View?
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 Harbour View 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 Harbour View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Harbour View 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Harbour View is one of 41 rated food businesses in Bembridge. See every hygiene rating in Bembridge →
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