Little John Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
Little John Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: 1 Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2DY
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Little John Takeaway 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% | ← Little John Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little John Takeaway 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 Little John Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Apothecary Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Esplanade Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Ryde Gift Centre Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Craft IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Greenhams Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| PO41 Coffee House - Ryde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Coffee Nut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2016 |
| House Of Zabre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Little John Takeaway
What is Little John Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Little John Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Little John Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little John Takeaway last inspected?
Little John Takeaway was last inspected on 14 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 Little John Takeaway?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little John Takeaway 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 Little John Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Little John Takeaway 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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