Lake Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Lake Stores 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 18 April 2024, more than 2 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: 32 Sandown Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9LL
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Lake Stores 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% | ← Lake Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lake Stores 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 Lake Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Methodist Church Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Piers View Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Central Convenience Store Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Pioneer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Lorron Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Broadlea Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| KFC - Lake IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2016 |
Questions about Lake Stores
What is Lake Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lake Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Lake Stores 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 Lake Stores last inspected?
Lake Stores was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 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 Lake Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lake Stores 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 Lake Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Lake Stores 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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Lake Stores is one of 148 rated food businesses in Sandown. See every hygiene rating in Sandown →
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