Paul Dorman food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Paul Dorman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 November 2020, more than 5 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: Unit 1 The Courtyard, Ashengrove Farm, Calbourne Road, PO30 4HU
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Paul Dorman sits behind roughly 1,040 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,040 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← Paul Dorman | |
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Paul Dorman 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 Paul Dorman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Ales Ltd (Storage/Distribution) Distributors/Transporters | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| CFO Foods Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Blacksmiths Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Island Ales (Brewery) Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| The Isle Of Wight Bread Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Calbourne Water Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 June 2025 |
| Cheverton Game Farmers/growers | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 February 2023 |
| Orchards Holiday Park Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Paul Dorman
What is Paul Dorman's food hygiene rating?
Paul Dorman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 17 November 2020.
Is Paul Dorman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paul Dorman last inspected?
Paul Dorman was last inspected on 17 November 2020, more than 5 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 Paul Dorman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paul Dorman 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, while Paul Dorman holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Paul Dorman 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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