Rashleys Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Rashleys Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: 130 - 132 Park Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7LZ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 1,479 rated places in Isle of Wight score this low, about one in 49. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ← Rashleys Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rashleys Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rashleys Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer Cafe @ Parklands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Onefifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Blackberry Lane Pre-School Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Northwood House Charitable Trust Company Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Holly Tree House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cowes Sports Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
| Cherry Trees Care Home Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Kitchen - Cowes Enterprise College School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Rashleys Stores
What is Rashleys Stores's food hygiene rating?
Rashleys Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Isle of Wight Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Rashleys Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rashleys Stores last inspected?
Rashleys Stores was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Rashleys Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rashleys Stores 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, while Rashleys Stores holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Rashleys Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Isle of Wight, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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