The Old Comical food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The Old Comical holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 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: 15 St Johns Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8ES
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Old Comical 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 Comical | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Comical 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 Comical, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzza's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Co-op Food Sandown Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Barnaby's Licensed Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Pebbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Albert Road Stores Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Cherrylee Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bayshore Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Old Comical
What is The Old Comical's food hygiene rating?
The Old Comical has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 20 August 2024.
Is The Old Comical 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Comical last inspected?
The Old Comical was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Old Comical?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Comical 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 Comical is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Old Comical 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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The Old Comical is one of 148 rated food businesses in Sandown. See every hygiene rating in Sandown →
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