The Bikery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Bikery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 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: 51 - 53 School Green Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AS
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Bikery among the 1,042 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 | 1,042 | 70% | ← The Bikery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 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 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 The Bikery 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 The Bikery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Middlebrow's Bookshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 November 2025 |
| Jaffran Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 151 yards away | Exempt | |
| Little Stars Preschool School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cath And Mike's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
| The Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Freshwater Methodist Church Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
Questions about The Bikery
What is The Bikery's food hygiene rating?
The Bikery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 18 October 2025.
Is The Bikery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bikery last inspected?
The Bikery was last inspected on 18 October 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 The Bikery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bikery 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 The Bikery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Bikery 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Bikery is one of 50 rated food businesses in Freshwater. See every hygiene rating in Freshwater →
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