Food Hygiene Ratings in Coventry

2,979 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.4% rated "very good".

2,979
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
35
Rated 0 or 1
76.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.4%1,814
Good15.0%355
Satisfactory5.9%140
Improvement Needed1.2%29
Major Improvement1.3%31
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Retailers - other75825.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen54818.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop47616.0%
Other catering premises42214.2%
Mobile caterer1705.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1685.6%
School/college/university1685.6%
Caring Premises1665.6%

Food hygiene ratings in Coventry are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Coventry currently has 2,979 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,373 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 35 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Grill kingdomCV1 4JH0Oct 28, 2025
Kumasi MarketCV1 5DZ0Sep 04, 2025
MAK HalalCV1 1GX0Jan 27, 2026
Yi Pin Bai Wei & HaomenCV1 1JD0Jan 15, 2025
Al Quds ButcheryCV1 5JF1Sep 10, 2025
Best Pizza and BurgersCV2 1LX1Dec 22, 2025
Bun and SteakCV5 6EP1Feb 02, 2026
Chicken ExpressCV3 4DL1Jun 03, 2025
Delta SupermarketCV1 1HU1Aug 19, 2025
Dubai ShawarmaCV1 1FL1Nov 24, 2025
Entree SteakhouseCV1 1GF1Sep 17, 2025
European Mini MarketCV1 4JH1Dec 10, 2024
Fruit and VegCV2 4LT1Dec 08, 2025
Grace Mini MarketCV2 1LY1Oct 22, 2024
Hickory ChickoryCV6 3BQ1Jan 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Coventry have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,814 food businesses in Coventry with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Coventry?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Coventry?+

Inspection frequency in Coventry depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies