The Best Dressed Crab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
The Best Dressed Crab 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: The Best Dressed Crab Ltd Fishermans Wharf, Embankment Road, Bembridge, PO35 5NS
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Best Dressed Crab 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% | ← The Best Dressed Crab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Best Dressed Crab 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 Best Dressed Crab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley Locker Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Steve's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| The Duver Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bembridge Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Harbour View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Pilot Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Sage Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Baywatch On The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
Questions about The Best Dressed Crab
What is The Best Dressed Crab's food hygiene rating?
The Best Dressed Crab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Best Dressed Crab 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 The Best Dressed Crab last inspected?
The Best Dressed Crab was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Best Dressed Crab?
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 The Best Dressed Crab 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 The Best Dressed Crab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Best Dressed Crab 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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