The Pointer Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The Pointer Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Pointer Inn was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pointer Inn, High Street, Newchurch, PO36 0NN
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Pointer Inn 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 Pointer Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pointer 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 The Pointer Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Wight Cheese Company, Production Facility Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| APS Produce Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Harvey Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Fulford Farm Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Raj's Premier Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Arreton Social Club Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Arreton St Georges CE Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Pointer Inn
What is The Pointer Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pointer Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 26 June 2026.
Is The Pointer Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pointer Inn last inspected?
The Pointer Inn was last inspected on 26 June 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 The Pointer Inn?
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 The Pointer 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, and The Pointer Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Pointer 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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