BAE Cowes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
BAE Cowes 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 30 October 2024, 20 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: BAE Systems, Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 8PF
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts BAE Cowes 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% | ← BAE Cowes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 BAE Cowes 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 BAE Cowes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| All About Catering Mobile caterer | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Elixir Freshly Frozen Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Booker Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Kick Back Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Cowes Community Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Northwood Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| IOW Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
Questions about BAE Cowes
What is BAE Cowes's food hygiene rating?
BAE Cowes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 30 October 2024.
Is BAE Cowes 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 BAE Cowes last inspected?
BAE Cowes was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 BAE Cowes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BAE Cowes 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 BAE Cowes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects BAE Cowes 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
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BAE Cowes is one of 139 rated food businesses in Cowes. See every hygiene rating in Cowes →
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