Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 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: Wightlink Isle Of Wight Ferries, Ryde Pier, Ryde, PO33 2HF
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal 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% | ← Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal 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 Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO41 Coffee House - Ryde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Greenhams Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Craft IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Ryde Gift Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chocolate Apothecary Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Little John Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Esplanade Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| RT Cafe Grill - Thompson's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal
What is Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal's food hygiene rating?
Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal last inspected?
Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal was last inspected on 7 August 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 Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal 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 Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Wightlink - Pier Head Terminal 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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