The Big Kahuna food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
The Big Kahuna holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sandy Slip, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Big Kahuna 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 Big Kahuna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Big Kahuna 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 Big Kahuna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde Marina Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Sorrento Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Safe Harbour Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Nisa Monkton Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Monkton Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Simeon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Big Kahuna
What is The Big Kahuna's food hygiene rating?
The Big Kahuna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Big Kahuna 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Kahuna last inspected?
The Big Kahuna was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 The Big Kahuna?
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 The Big Kahuna 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 Big Kahuna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Big Kahuna 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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