The Old World Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Old World Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Old World Tearooms was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old World Tea Gardens, High Street, Godshill, PO38 3HZ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Old World Tearooms 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 Old World Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old World Tearooms 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 Old World Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Cider Barn Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| The Olive Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Cook + Baker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2025 |
| The Taverners Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 July 2025 |
| The Old Smithy Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Godshill Village Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Godshill Bakehouse Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about The Old World Tearooms
What is The Old World Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
The Old World Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Old World Tearooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old World Tearooms last inspected?
The Old World Tearooms was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Old World Tearooms?
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 The Old World Tearooms 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 Old World Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Old World Tearooms 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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