Yha Totland food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isle of Wight
Yha Totland holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Youth Hostel, Hurst Hill, Totland, PO39 0HD
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Yha Totland sits behind roughly 1,303 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ← Yha Totland | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Yha Totland 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 Yha Totland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Residential Home Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| St Vincent Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| The Hermitage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 406 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 November 2016 |
| Premier Totland Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Totties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Yha Totland
What is Yha Totland's food hygiene rating?
Yha Totland has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Isle of Wight Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Yha Totland safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Yha Totland last inspected?
Yha Totland was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Yha Totland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yha Totland 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 Yha Totland holds a 3. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Yha Totland 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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