Afrowight Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Afrowight Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Afrowight Ltd was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 81 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1BG
How it compares in Isle of Wight
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 1,479 rated places in Isle of Wight score this low, about one in 247. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,041 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Afrowight Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Afrowight Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Afrowight Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlehold Baptist Church Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cafe 62 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Correo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| ComiCoffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Craft Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Hewitt's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Newport Masonic Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2016 |
Questions about Afrowight Ltd
What is Afrowight Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Afrowight Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Isle of Wight Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Afrowight Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Afrowight Ltd last inspected?
Afrowight Ltd was last inspected on 21 May 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 Afrowight Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Afrowight Ltd 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 Afrowight Ltd holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Afrowight Ltd 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Isle of Wight, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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