Q Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isle of Wight
Q 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
This is a fresh result: Q Hotel was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Queensmead, 12 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN
How this rating has changed
Q Hotel has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 17 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Q Hotel 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% | ← Q Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Q 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 Q Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keats Green Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fishermans Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Harrow Lodge Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Chine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Knights Rest Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Beach Cafe 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2026 |
| Bayside Fish \& Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Appley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Q Hotel
What is Q Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Q Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Q 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 Q Hotel last inspected?
Q Hotel was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Q 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 Q Hotel 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 Q Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Q 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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Understanding this rating
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Q Hotel is one of 178 rated food businesses in Shanklin. See every hygiene rating in Shanklin →
Isle of Wight inspects and rates 1,704 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.iow.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/community-protection-services/
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