Mill Bay Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
Mill Bay Inn 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 3 October 2024, 21 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: Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JR
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Mill Bay Inn 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% | ← Mill Bay Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mill Bay Inn 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 Mill Bay Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Beach Shop Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| New China House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| St Catherine's Church Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
| Lesleys Nutshell Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Certainty Centre Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Masala Bay (Indian) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Ventnor Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Dalyan Ventnor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Mill Bay Inn
What is Mill Bay Inn's food hygiene rating?
Mill Bay Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Mill Bay Inn 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 Mill Bay Inn last inspected?
Mill Bay Inn was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Mill Bay Inn?
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 Mill Bay Inn 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 Mill Bay Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Mill Bay Inn 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
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Mill Bay Inn is one of 110 rated food businesses in Ventnor. See every hygiene rating in Ventnor →
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