Buddle Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
Buddle Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Catherines Road, Niton, Isle of Wight, PO38 2NE
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Buddle Inn sits behind roughly 1,041 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,041 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← Buddle Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Buddle Inn 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 Buddle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Niton Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Niton Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Koffie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Buddle Inn
What is Buddle Inn's food hygiene rating?
Buddle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Buddle Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buddle Inn last inspected?
Buddle Inn was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Buddle Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buddle Inn 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, while Buddle Inn holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Buddle Inn 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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