Rated 4/5 — Good
Last inspected
10 August 2023
Business type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Local authority
Isle of Wight
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
8 Hill Street, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9DD
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
Friends Hotel was most recently inspected on 10 August 2023 and received a rating of 4 out of 5 (Good).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 5 out of 25, structural compliance scored 5 out of 25, and food safety management scored 10 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This business met a good standard, with only minor points noted.
A rating of 4 (Good) means the business demonstrated solid food safety practices across the three inspection areas, with only minor points for improvement. Most food businesses with a rating of 4 are operating to a high standard.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 4-star ratings →
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9 May 2026
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