Grace Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Isle of Wight
Grace Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Grace Church was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Elmfield Congregational Evangelical Church, 79 Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AF
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Grace Church 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% | ← Grace Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Grace Church 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 Grace Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Store Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| French Franks 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Fairhaven Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Little Acorns Nusery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Oakfield Church Of England Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Little Squirrels Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hayden's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| IOW Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Grace Church
What is Grace Church's food hygiene rating?
Grace Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Grace Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grace Church last inspected?
Grace Church was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Grace Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Grace Church 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 Grace Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Grace Church 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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Grace Church is one of 244 rated food businesses in Ryde. See every hygiene rating in Ryde →
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