Saxonbury IWC food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
Saxonbury IWC 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 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Saxonbury, Heathfield Road, Freshwater, PO40 9SH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Saxonbury IWC 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% | ← Saxonbury IWC | |
| 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 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 Saxonbury IWC 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 Saxonbury IWC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gouldings Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Hut CPU Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Green Meadows Extra Care Scheme Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Friday Morning Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| FLOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Burger And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| PJ Thorne Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Saxonbury IWC
What is Saxonbury IWC's food hygiene rating?
Saxonbury IWC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Saxonbury IWC 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 Saxonbury IWC last inspected?
Saxonbury IWC was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Saxonbury IWC?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saxonbury IWC 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 Saxonbury IWC holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Saxonbury IWC 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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