The Portland Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The Portland Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Portland Inn was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Portland Inn, 2 Worsley Road, Gurnard, PO31 8JN
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Portland Inn sits behind roughly 1,042 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ← The Portland Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Portland Inn 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 Portland Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard Press Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Isle Of Wight Community Club - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Gurnard Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Kitchen IOW Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Elixir Freshly Frozen Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cherry Trees Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cowes Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cowes Sports Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
Questions about The Portland Inn
What is The Portland Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Portland Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Portland Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Portland Inn last inspected?
The Portland Inn was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Portland Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Portland Inn 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 The Portland Inn holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Portland Inn 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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