The Cockle

Newport

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Cockle scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 18 March 2026 by Isle of Wight.

What does this rating mean?

The Cockle in Newport has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Island Harbour Marina,
Mill Lane,
Newport,
Isle Of Wight,
PO30 2LA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Cockle. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Cockle?

Food hygiene at The Cockle is inspected by Isle of Wight, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.iow.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/community-protection-services/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Cockle

What is The Cockle’s food hygiene rating?

The Cockle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 March 2026.

When was The Cockle last inspected?

The Cockle was last inspected by Isle of Wight on 18 March 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.