Apollo Theatre Players food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Apollo Theatre Players holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2017, more than 9 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: Apollo Theatre, Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1JT
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Apollo Theatre Players 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% | ← Apollo Theatre Players | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Apollo Theatre Players 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 Apollo Theatre Players, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Franks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Newport Parish Centre (Kitchen) Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2016 |
| Newport Minster Other catering premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Grace's Bakery Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Goose Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Apollo Theatre Players
What is Apollo Theatre Players's food hygiene rating?
Apollo Theatre Players has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 25 March 2017.
Is Apollo Theatre Players 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apollo Theatre Players last inspected?
Apollo Theatre Players was last inspected on 25 March 2017, more than 9 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 Apollo Theatre Players?
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 Apollo Theatre Players 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 Apollo Theatre Players is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Apollo Theatre Players 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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