RNLI Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
RNLI Shop 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 13 August 2025, 11 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: 68 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7RE
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts RNLI Shop 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% | ← RNLI Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 RNLI Shop 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 RNLI Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly Pear Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Rosalie's Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Cowes Combined Services And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| PO41 Cowes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Cowes Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Paradice Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Cigar Box Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about RNLI Shop
What is RNLI Shop's food hygiene rating?
RNLI Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 13 August 2025.
Is RNLI Shop 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 RNLI Shop last inspected?
RNLI Shop was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 RNLI Shop?
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 RNLI Shop 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 RNLI Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects RNLI Shop 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
RNLI Shop is one of 139 rated food businesses in Cowes. See every hygiene rating in Cowes →
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