Freshwater Bay Vintage

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-11
Rating changed from 2 since 2025-01-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Freshwater Bay Vintage is a retailers - other located at Marlborough House, Gate Lane, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9QB, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 2026, 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of 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. The rating has changed from 2 to 5 since 16 January 2025.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Marlborough House, Gate Lane, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight
Postcode
PO40 9QB
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1788129

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
2 2025-01-16

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Freshwater Bay Vintage?

Freshwater Bay Vintage 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 retailers - other?

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 Freshwater Bay Vintage last inspected?

Freshwater Bay Vintage was last inspected on 2026-03-11. 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 Freshwater Bay Vintage located?

Freshwater Bay Vintage is located at Marlborough House, Gate Lane, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight , PO40 9QB, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO40 postcode area.