Albert Cottage

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-21

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Albert Cottage is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6BD, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Isle of Wight oversees 1,691 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Isle of Wight is 4.6 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight
Postcode
PO32 6BD
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1231040

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Albert Cottage?

Albert Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Isle of Wight.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Albert Cottage last inspected?

Albert Cottage was last inspected on 2025-11-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Albert Cottage located?

Albert Cottage is located at York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight , PO32 6BD, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO32 postcode area.