The Olive Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Olive Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 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: High Street, Godshill, Ventnor, PO38 3HZ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Olive Garden 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% | ← The Olive Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Olive Garden 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 Olive Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Cider Barn Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Cook + Baker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 October 2025 |
| The Taverners Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 July 2025 |
| The Old World Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Old Smithy Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Godshill Village Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Godshill Bakehouse Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Garden
What is The Olive Garden's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Olive Garden 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Garden last inspected?
The Olive Garden was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Olive Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Olive Garden 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 Olive Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Olive Garden 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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The Olive Garden is one of 110 rated food businesses in Ventnor. See every hygiene rating in Ventnor →
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