Island Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Castle Point
Island Food & Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 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: 35 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7RD
How it compares in Castle Point
In Castle Point, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Island Food & Wine sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ← Island Food & Wine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Island Food & Wine 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 Island Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Argos (Inside Sainsburys) Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aroga Boba Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Caffe Floria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Canvey Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Island Food & Wine
What is Island Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Island Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Castle Point Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Island Food & Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Island Food & Wine last inspected?
Island Food & Wine was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Island Food & Wine?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Island Food & Wine compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, while Island Food & Wine holds a 4. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Island Food & Wine 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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