Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Smoking Lobster Cowes food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Isle of Wight
Generally satisfactory
Hygiene standards were generally satisfactory when inspected.
At a glance
Smoking Lobster Cowes in Isle of Wight currently has a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory). The latest published inspection was carried out on 1 July 2026. Smoking Lobster Cowes is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 127 High Street, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7AY.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
1 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Smoking Lobster Cowes currently has a food hygiene rating of 3, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Current |
| 3 January 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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