The Belmont food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isle of Wight
The Belmont holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 18 July 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Belmont Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Shanklin, PO37 6AN
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Belmont 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 Belmont | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Belmont 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 Belmont, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keats Green Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fishermans Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Harrow Lodge Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Chine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Knights Rest Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2016 |
| Beach Cafe 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2019 |
| Bayside Fish \& Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Appley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about The Belmont
What is The Belmont's food hygiene rating?
The Belmont has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Belmont 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Belmont last inspected?
The Belmont was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Belmont?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Belmont 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 Belmont is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Belmont 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 Belmont is one of 177 rated food businesses in Shanklin. See every hygiene rating in Shanklin →
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