The Abbeyfield Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
The Abbeyfield Society holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Abbeyfield Society, 1 Avondale Road, Newport, PO30 1ET
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Medina College VI Form Campus - Compass School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ape Vapes Newport Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Farnsworth Newsagents Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Londis Newport Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Newport Residential Care Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Farmhouse Fayre Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about The Abbeyfield Society
What is The Abbeyfield Society's food hygiene rating?
The Abbeyfield Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 4 March 2015.
Is The Abbeyfield Society 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Abbeyfield Society last inspected?
The Abbeyfield Society was last inspected on 4 March 2015, more than 11 years 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 Abbeyfield Society?
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 Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Abbeyfield Society 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
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