JP's Munchie Tavern food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Isle of Wight
JP's Munchie Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 18 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: Unit D A, Spithead Business Centre, Newport Road, PO36 9PH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so JP's Munchie Tavern sits behind roughly 1,041 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,041 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← JP's Munchie Tavern | |
| 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 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 JP's Munchie Tavern 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 JP's Munchie Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2016 |
| KFC - Lake IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Broadlea Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Park Resorts Limited - Landguard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Central Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Landguard Manor Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Gatten & Lake Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about JP's Munchie Tavern
What is JP's Munchie Tavern's food hygiene rating?
JP's Munchie Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 18 September 2024.
Is JP's Munchie Tavern 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was JP's Munchie Tavern last inspected?
JP's Munchie Tavern was last inspected on 18 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 JP's Munchie Tavern?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JP's Munchie Tavern 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 JP's Munchie Tavern holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects JP's Munchie Tavern 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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