Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Isle of Wight
Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2026, 3 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Isle of Wight score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Isle of Wight ratings →
Address: The Wishing Well, Pondwell Hill, Nettlestone, PO33 1PX
How this rating has changed
Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd was re-inspected on 26 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd among the 1,038 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 | 1,038 | 70% | ← Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 211 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 Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd 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 Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettlestone Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Nisa - Vic's Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2025 |
| Lily's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Northbank Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Grace Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| French Franks 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Marlborough Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| IOW Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd
What is Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd last inspected?
Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd was last inspected on 26 May 2026, 3 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 Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd?
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 Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,493 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Isle Of Wight Distillery Ltd 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.iow.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/community-protection-services/
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