The Hermitage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isle of Wight
The Hermitage B&B holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 8 November 2016, more than 9 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: Cliff Road, Totland, Isle of Wight, PO39 0EW
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hermitage B&B sits behind roughly 1,042 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ← The Hermitage B&B | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hermitage B&B 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 Hermitage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yha Totland Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 406 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 June 2024 |
| St Vincent Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| Little Hayes Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Sentry Mead Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Inglefield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 September 2025 |
| Highdown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Hermitage B&B
What is The Hermitage B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Hermitage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 8 November 2016.
Is The Hermitage B&B 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hermitage B&B last inspected?
The Hermitage B&B was last inspected on 8 November 2016, more than 9 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 The Hermitage B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Hermitage B&B 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 Hermitage B&B holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Hermitage B&B 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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