The Spyglass Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isle of Wight
The Spyglass Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Spyglass Inn, Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JX
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spyglass Inn sits behind roughly 1,040 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,040 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ← The Spyglass Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spyglass 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 The Spyglass Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Beach Shop Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| T In The Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Eversley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Byrnhill Grove Residental Care Home Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Mill Bay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| St Catherine's School School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| New China House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| St Catherine's Church Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2016 |
Questions about The Spyglass Inn
What is The Spyglass Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Spyglass Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Spyglass Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spyglass Inn last inspected?
The Spyglass Inn was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Spyglass Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spyglass 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, while The Spyglass Inn holds a 4. 262 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Spyglass 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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