Hogshead food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
Hogshead 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
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Hogshead Pub, 20 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Hogshead 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% | ← Hogshead | |
| 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 Hogshead 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 Hogshead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Calverts Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Newport Quay Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Apollo Theatre Players Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2017 |
| French Franks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Newport Parish Centre (Kitchen) Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2016 |
| Goose Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Hogshead
What is Hogshead's food hygiene rating?
Hogshead has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Hogshead 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 Hogshead last inspected?
Hogshead was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Hogshead?
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 Hogshead 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 Hogshead holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Hogshead 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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