St Marys Hospital Catering Department food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
St Marys Hospital Catering Department holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so St Marys Hospital Catering Department sits behind roughly 1,042 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ← St Marys Hospital Catering Department | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 St Marys Hospital Catering Department 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 St Marys Hospital Catering Department, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Friends Of St Mary's Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| French Franks Food Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Hunnyhill Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Hunnyhill Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Island Learning Centre - Compass School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| DHL Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| IEL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about St Marys Hospital Catering Department
What is St Marys Hospital Catering Department's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Hospital Catering Department has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 14 July 2025.
Is St Marys Hospital Catering Department safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marys Hospital Catering Department last inspected?
St Marys Hospital Catering Department was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 St Marys Hospital Catering Department?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys Hospital Catering Department 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, while St Marys Hospital Catering Department holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects St Marys Hospital Catering Department 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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