The Hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Hut 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
This is a fresh result: The Hut was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Colwell Chine Road, Totland, Isle of Wight, PO40 9NP
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Hut 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% | ← The Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hut 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 The Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbeach Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Longbeach Kiosk Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Captains Cabin & Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Bayside Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Totland Bay Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| West Wight Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Sunbo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Kinloch Tay Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about The Hut
What is The Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Hut 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 The Hut last inspected?
The Hut was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Hut?
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 The Hut 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 The Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Hut 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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The Hut is one of 23 rated food businesses in Totland. See every hygiene rating in Totland →
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