The Cabin Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
The Cabin Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 9 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Isle of Wight score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Isle of Wight ratings →
Address: The Cabin, Avenue Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UT
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How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Cabin Newsagents among the 1,038 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 | 1,038 | 70% | ← The Cabin Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 211 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 Cabin Newsagents 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 Cabin Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wight Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Wight Hart Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| Kemkay Chemist Also Numark Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| J & B Fisheries Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Wight Shop Retailers - other | 91 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Double Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Duo Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cabin Newsagents
What is The Cabin Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
The Cabin Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 21 November 2025.
Is The Cabin Newsagents 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cabin Newsagents last inspected?
The Cabin Newsagents was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 9 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 The Cabin Newsagents?
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 Cabin Newsagents compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,493 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and The Cabin Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Cabin Newsagents 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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The Cabin Newsagents is one of 52 rated food businesses in Freshwater. See every hygiene rating in Freshwater →
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