Rainbow Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
Rainbow Fish Bar 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 1 - 2 Cliff Hall Buildings, Avenue Road, Freshwater, PO40 9UR
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Rainbow Fish Bar among the 1,040 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 | 1,040 | 70% | ← Rainbow Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Rainbow Fish Bar 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 Rainbow Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Double Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| J & B Fisheries Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Kemkay Chemist Also Numark Retailers - other | 60 yards away | Exempt | |
| West Wight Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Wight Hart Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cabin Newsagents Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Freshwater Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Rainbow Fish Bar
What is Rainbow Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Rainbow Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Rainbow Fish Bar 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 Rainbow Fish Bar last inspected?
Rainbow Fish Bar was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Rainbow Fish Bar?
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 Rainbow Fish Bar 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 Rainbow Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Rainbow Fish Bar 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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Rainbow Fish Bar is one of 50 rated food businesses in Freshwater. See every hygiene rating in Freshwater →
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