Food Hygiene Ratings in Coventry

3,034 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.4% rated "very good".

3,034
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
32
Rated 0 or 1
78.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.4%1,845
Good13.9%328
Satisfactory5.4%126
Improvement Needed1.0%23
Major Improvement1.3%30
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other76225.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen56618.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop47415.6%
Other catering premises45114.9%
Mobile caterer1795.9%
Caring Premises1675.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub1575.2%
School/college/university1575.2%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 3,034 registered food businesses for Coventry. Of these, 2,354 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 32 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Kumasi MarketCV1 5DZ0Sep 04, 2025
Spirit House & Mom's KitchenCV1 5EA0Jul 21, 2026
AE ChickenCV3 3GZ1Jun 09, 2026
Afripot RestaurantCV1 1JD1Aug 25, 2026
Al FuratCV1 5GT1Sep 22, 2026
Ashion SandwichCV1 5RF1Sep 07, 2026
Best Pizza and BurgersCV2 1LX1Dec 22, 2025
BOB Bites of Bliss LimitedCV6 5ED1Mar 10, 2026
Darya Restaurant and Coffee ShopCV1 5GT1Aug 24, 2026
Delta GrillsCV1 1HU1Aug 18, 2026
Delta SupermarketCV1 1HU1Aug 11, 2026
Dubai ShawarmaCV1 1FL1Nov 24, 2025
Eastern StarCV2 3BQ1Jun 10, 2026
First and BestCV1 5JF1Jul 07, 2026
Fruit and VegCV2 4LT1Dec 08, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Coventry have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,845 food businesses in Coventry with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.4% 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