Cowes has 143 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
89% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 68% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.8 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 34% of food businesses in Cowes.
14 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 210 | 4.5/5 | 70% |
| Ryde | 208 | 4.5/5 | 62% |
| Shanklin | 176 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Sandown | 134 | 4.5/5 | 61% |
| Ventnor | 81 | 4.5/5 | 66% |
| Freshwater and Totland | 67 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
There are currently 143 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Cowes, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Cowes, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 68% of rated businesses in Cowes hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Cowes are carried out by Isle of Wight. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Cowes was last updated on 16 May 2026.