Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 2018, more than 7 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: 12 - 13 Upton Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3DX
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) 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% | ← Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) 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 Allens Stores - (Nisa Local), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easthill Home For Deaf People Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ryde Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2015 |
| Ryde Village Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ryde Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Quarry Oaks Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2015 |
| Greenmount Community Primary And Pre-School - Compass School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Ryde Society Ltd Sheltered Housing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Allens Stores - (Nisa Local)
What is Allens Stores - (Nisa Local)'s food hygiene rating?
Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 16 November 2018.
Is Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) last inspected?
Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) was last inspected on 16 November 2018, more than 7 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 Allens Stores - (Nisa Local)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) 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 Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Allens Stores - (Nisa Local) 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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