Needles Old Battery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
Needles Old Battery 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 25 April 2024, more than 2 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: The Needles Battery, Needles Battery Road, Totland, PO39 0JH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Needles Old Battery 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% | ← Needles Old Battery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Needles Old Battery 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 Needles Old Battery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Hermitage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 November 2016 |
| Highdown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Yha Totland Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 June 2024 |
| Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| St Vincent Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| Little Hayes Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Needles Old Battery
What is Needles Old Battery's food hygiene rating?
Needles Old Battery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Needles Old Battery 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 Needles Old Battery last inspected?
Needles Old Battery was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 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 Needles Old Battery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Needles Old Battery 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 Needles Old Battery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Needles Old Battery 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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