The Village Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
The Village Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 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: Village Shop, Main Road, Brighstone, PO30 4AH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Shop sits behind roughly 1,303 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ← The Village Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Village Shop 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 Village Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Calon Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Tandem Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Wolvesey House B\&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Grange Farm Self Catering & Camping Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Chilton Farm Cottages Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| IW Honey Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Island Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Village Shop
What is The Village Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Village Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Isle of Wight Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The Village Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Village Shop last inspected?
The Village Shop was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Village Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Shop 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 Village Shop holds a 3. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Village Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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The Village Shop is one of 15 rated food businesses in Brighstone. See every hygiene rating in Brighstone →
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