Shorwell Parish Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Isle of Wight
Shorwell Parish Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2016, more than 10 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: Shorwell Village Hall, Russell Road, Shorwell, PO30 3JT
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Shorwell Parish Hall 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% | ← Shorwell Parish Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shorwell Parish Hall 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 Shorwell Parish Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorwell Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Beef And Berry Shop Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Northcourt Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| The Lodge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Wight Salt Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| IW Honey Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Shorwell Parish Hall
What is Shorwell Parish Hall's food hygiene rating?
Shorwell Parish Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 12 May 2016.
Is Shorwell Parish Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shorwell Parish Hall last inspected?
Shorwell Parish Hall was last inspected on 12 May 2016, more than 10 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 Shorwell Parish Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shorwell Parish Hall 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 Shorwell Parish Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Shorwell Parish Hall 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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