The Compass Bar
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Compass Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 10 - 11 High Street, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7RZ, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 10 - 11 High Street, Cowes, Isle Of Wight
- Postcode
- PO31 7RZ
- Local Authority
- Isle of Wight
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1344394
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Compass Bar?
The Compass Bar 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Compass Bar last inspected?
The Compass Bar was last inspected on 2024-09-05. 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 The Compass Bar located?
The Compass Bar is located at 10 - 11 High Street, Cowes, Isle Of Wight , PO31 7RZ, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO31 postcode area.