The Blenheim food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The Blenheim holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2026, 2 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Isle of Wight score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Isle of Wight ratings →
Address: Blenheim Inn, 9 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RY
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Blenheim among the 1,038 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 | 1,038 | 70% | ← The Blenheim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 211 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 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 Blenheim 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 Blenheim, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasions And Ventnor Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2019 |
| St Catherine's Church Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
| New China House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Masala Bay (Indian) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Ventnor Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Dalyan Ventnor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Five A Day Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Blenheim
What is The Blenheim's food hygiene rating?
The Blenheim has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Blenheim 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blenheim last inspected?
The Blenheim was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 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 Blenheim?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Blenheim compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,493 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and The Blenheim is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Blenheim 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
The Blenheim is one of 112 rated food businesses in Ventnor. See every hygiene rating in Ventnor →
Isle of Wight inspects and rates 1,704 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.iow.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/community-protection-services/
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