Godshill Cider Barn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Godshill Cider Barn 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 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: High Street, Godshill, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HZ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Godshill Cider Barn 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% | ← Godshill Cider Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Godshill Cider Barn 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 Godshill Cider Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| 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 Godshill Cider Barn
What is Godshill Cider Barn's food hygiene rating?
Godshill Cider Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 25 April 2023.
Is Godshill Cider Barn 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 Godshill Cider Barn last inspected?
Godshill Cider Barn was last inspected on 25 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Godshill Cider Barn?
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 Godshill Cider Barn 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 Godshill Cider Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Godshill Cider Barn 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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