The Gouldings food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
The Gouldings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 2A St Andrews Way, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9NH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Gouldings 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% | ← The Gouldings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Gouldings 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 Gouldings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxonbury IWC Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2024 |
| Friday Morning Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Cabin Newsagents Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| West Wight Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Wight Hart Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kemkay Chemist Also Numark Retailers - other | 370 yards away | Exempt | |
| J & B Fisheries Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| FLOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Gouldings
What is The Gouldings's food hygiene rating?
The Gouldings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 4 February 2026.
Is The Gouldings 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gouldings last inspected?
The Gouldings was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Gouldings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gouldings 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 The Gouldings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Gouldings 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Gouldings is one of 50 rated food businesses in Freshwater. See every hygiene rating in Freshwater →
Isle of Wight inspects and rates 1,687 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight →
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