McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fairway Holiday Park, The Fairway, Lake, PO36 9PS
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant sits behind roughly 1,041 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,041 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant 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 McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaston Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Broadhurst Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Broadway Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Beaufort House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
| Magnolia House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Loveland Hall Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Denewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Muzza's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant
What is McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 26 August 2025.
Is McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant last inspected?
McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant 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 McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects McCarthy's Bar And Restaurant 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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