The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company food hygiene rating
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The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company 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 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Treasure Chest, Market Square, Yarmouth, PO41 0NP
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company sits behind roughly 1,040 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,040 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company | |
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Isle Of Wight Fudge Company 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 Isle Of Wight Fudge Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Solent Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Yarmouth Premier Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bugle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 9 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 June 2024 |
| PO41 Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Terrace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Salty's Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Scoops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company
What is The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company's food hygiene rating?
The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company 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 The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company last inspected?
The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Isle Of Wight Fudge Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company 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, while The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Isle Of Wight Fudge Company 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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