Esplanade Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
Esplanade Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Esplanade Fish Bar was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 13 Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2DY
How this rating has changed
Esplanade Fish Bar was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Esplanade Fish Bar 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% | ← Esplanade Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Esplanade Fish Bar 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 Esplanade Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde Gift Centre Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chocolate Apothecary Ltd Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Little John Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Esplanade Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Angel Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| PO41 Coffee House - Ryde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Greenhams Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Esplanade Fish Bar
What is Esplanade Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Esplanade Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Esplanade Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esplanade Fish Bar last inspected?
Esplanade Fish Bar was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Esplanade Fish Bar?
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 Esplanade Fish Bar 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 Esplanade Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Esplanade Fish Bar 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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Esplanade Fish Bar is one of 249 rated food businesses in Ryde. See every hygiene rating in Ryde →
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