Samels Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
Samels Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: Samels, 21 Clarence Road, East Cowes, PO32 6EP
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Samels Ltd 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% | ← Samels Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Samels Ltd 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 Samels Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Life Brewery Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Halls Premier Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| The Galley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Craft Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Prego Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Ali Cat Of Cowes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Solent Cat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Samels Ltd
What is Samels Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Samels Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Samels Ltd 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Samels Ltd last inspected?
Samels Ltd was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Samels Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Samels Ltd 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 Samels Ltd holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Samels Ltd 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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