The Big Eat Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Isle of Wight
The Big Eat Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Medina Valley Centre, Dodnor Lane, Newport, PO30 5TE
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Big Eat Co among the 1,041 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 | 1,041 | 70% | ← The Big Eat Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 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 Big Eat Co 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 Big Eat Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurit (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| IEL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| French Franks Food Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| IEL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Friends Of St Mary's Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Horsebridge Hill Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Isle Imagine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Big Eat Co
What is The Big Eat Co's food hygiene rating?
The Big Eat Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Big Eat Co 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Eat Co last inspected?
The Big Eat Co was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Big Eat Co?
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 Big Eat Co 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 Big Eat Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Big Eat Co 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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