Island Choices Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
Island Choices Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: 7 Millward Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2SL
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Island Choices Ltd sits behind roughly 1,040 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,040 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← Island Choices Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Island Choices Ltd 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 Island Choices Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier West Stores Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Men Only IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Mellish's Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Quarry Oaks Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2015 |
| Ryde Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2015 |
| Costa Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Laura Sadler Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Island Choices Ltd
What is Island Choices Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Island Choices Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Island Choices Ltd 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Island Choices Ltd last inspected?
Island Choices Ltd was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Island Choices Ltd?
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 Island Choices 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 Island Choices Ltd holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Island Choices 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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