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An Isle of Wight Council scheme that gives hygiene ratings to every food outlet on the Island is celebrating a milestone.
Abigail's Kitchen in Watchbell Lane, Newport, has become the scheme's 1000th member to be given a maximum 'five star' rating.
It means the outlet has demonstrated a high level of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness and inspectors were also impressed by the layout of the premises. It also includes a judgement on the likelihood of the business maintaining the standards in future.
Scores on the Doors was set up in early 2007 and since then, every one of the Isle of Wight's 1900+ food outlets have been inspected. All businesses are also subject to regular re-inspections.
Isle of Wight Council Cabinet member responsible for environmental health Barry Abraham said "I congratulate Abigail's Kitchen on becoming the one thousandth food outlet to achieve five stars.
"The news now means that over half of the Island's food premises have achieved the top rating, with many more also obtaining four stars. This is very good news considering the sheer number of food businesses we have here.
"Scores on the Doors is very important because not only does it demonstrate to the public the hygiene levels of where they go for a meal, businesses also strive to improve their hygiene standards so they can get high scores. This gives them a free way of showing customers they take food hygiene seriously"
All food businesses that are inspected on the Isle of Wight receive a food hygiene rating which is published on the Council's website. Catering businesses also receive a Scores on the Doors certificate to display. A variety of food outlets are inspected as part of the scheme, ranging from large restaurants, takeaways, company food canteens and cafes to kitchens in community clubs, retirement homes and traditional catering vehicles such as burger vans.
A full list and the scores of every outlet on the Island can be found at www.iwight.com/scoresonthedoors/
