Seagull food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
Seagull holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2024, 22 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: Witbank Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7JE
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Seagull among the 1,041 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 | 1,041 | 70% | ← Seagull | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Seagull 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 Seagull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landguard Manor Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Park Resorts Limited - Landguard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Gatten & Lake Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Brooke House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Dragon Pearl Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Mr T's Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Erling's Original Liquorice Co. LLP Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Seagull
What is Seagull's food hygiene rating?
Seagull has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Seagull 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seagull last inspected?
Seagull was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 Seagull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seagull 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 Seagull is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Seagull 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Seagull is one of 177 rated food businesses in Shanklin. See every hygiene rating in Shanklin →
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