KFC - Lake IOW food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
KFC - Lake IOW holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: KFC - Lake IOW was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: KFC, Merrie Farm Park, Sandown, PO36 9PT
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts KFC - Lake IOW 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% | ← KFC - Lake IOW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 KFC - Lake IOW 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 KFC - Lake IOW, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2016 |
| Broadlea Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Central Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Park Resorts Limited - Landguard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Lake Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Lake Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Lorron Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about KFC - Lake IOW
What is KFC - Lake IOW's food hygiene rating?
KFC - Lake IOW has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 8 June 2026.
Is KFC - Lake IOW 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KFC - Lake IOW last inspected?
KFC - Lake IOW was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 KFC - Lake IOW?
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 KFC - Lake IOW 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 KFC - Lake IOW is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects KFC - Lake IOW 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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