The Woodvale Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isle of Wight
The Woodvale Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 16 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: The Woodvale, 1 Princes Esplanade, Gurnard, PO31 8LE
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Woodvale Hotel among the 1,040 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 | 1,040 | 70% | ← The Woodvale Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 Woodvale Hotel 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 Woodvale Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Gurnard Press Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cowes Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cowes Sports Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
| Cherry Trees Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Holly Tree House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Blackberry Lane Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Woodvale Hotel
What is The Woodvale Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Woodvale Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Woodvale Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woodvale Hotel last inspected?
The Woodvale Hotel was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Woodvale Hotel?
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 Woodvale Hotel 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 The Woodvale Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Woodvale Hotel 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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