Abbeyfield Bembridge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
Abbeyfield Bembridge 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
This is a fresh result: Abbeyfield Bembridge was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Isle of Wight score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Isle of Wight ratings →
Address: Poplar Lodge, 60B Foreland Road, Bembridge, PO35 5UA
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Abbeyfield Bembridge was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Abbeyfield Bembridge among the 1,038 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 | 1,038 | 70% | ← Abbeyfield Bembridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 211 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 Abbeyfield Bembridge 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 Abbeyfield Bembridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inver House Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bembridge Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| The Limes Residential Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| RG (Bembridge) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| Barbosa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
| W W Woodford & Son Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bembridge Friendship Circle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2019 |
| Captain Stan Fish Store Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Abbeyfield Bembridge
What is Abbeyfield Bembridge's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield Bembridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Abbeyfield Bembridge 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 Abbeyfield Bembridge last inspected?
Abbeyfield Bembridge was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Abbeyfield Bembridge?
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 Abbeyfield Bembridge compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,493 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and Abbeyfield Bembridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Abbeyfield Bembridge 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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Abbeyfield Bembridge is one of 41 rated food businesses in Bembridge. See every hygiene rating in Bembridge →
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