Altavia Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isle of Wight
Altavia Hotel 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 22 May 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: 18 Beachfield Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8NA
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Altavia Hotel 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% | ← Altavia Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Altavia Hotel 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 Altavia Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland Hall Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2026 |
| Magnolia House Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cherrylee Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bayshore Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Beaufort House Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2016 |
| Fins Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Barnaby's Licensed Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Pebbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Altavia Hotel
What is Altavia Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Altavia Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Altavia Hotel 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 Altavia Hotel last inspected?
Altavia Hotel was last inspected on 22 May 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 Altavia Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Altavia Hotel 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 Altavia Hotel holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Altavia Hotel 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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