Shanklin Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Shanklin Stores 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
The rating dates from 3 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 - 12 Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7AA
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 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Shanklin Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Shanklin Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled 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 Shanklin Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ape Vapes Shanklin Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Falcon Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Knights Rest Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2016 |
| Co-Operative Food Shanklin Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Appley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Hambledon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Dennis HQ Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Shanklin Stores
What is Shanklin Stores's food hygiene rating?
Shanklin Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Isle of Wight Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Shanklin Stores 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 Shanklin Stores last inspected?
Shanklin Stores was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Shanklin Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Shanklin Stores 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 Shanklin Stores holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Shanklin Stores 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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Is this your business?
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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Understanding this rating
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