Pilot Boat Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Pilot Boat Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Pilot Boat Inn, Station Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5NN, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 February 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 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
The Pilot Boat Inn, Station Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight
Postcode
PO35 5NN
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1814721

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Pilot Boat Inn?

Pilot Boat Inn 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 Pilot Boat Inn last inspected?

Pilot Boat Inn was last inspected on 2026-02-16. 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 Pilot Boat Inn located?

Pilot Boat Inn is located at The Pilot Boat Inn, Station Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight , PO35 5NN, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO35 postcode area.