Food Hygiene Ratings in Coventry

3,110 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 77.4% rated "very good".

3,110
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
28
Rated 0 or 1
77.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.4%1,870
Good14.5%351
Satisfactory5.9%142
Improvement Needed1.1%26
Major Improvement1.1%26
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other78325.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen57518.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop50016.1%
Other catering premises46515.0%
Mobile caterer1785.7%
Caring Premises1675.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub1645.3%
School/college/university1645.3%

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.

The source snapshot contains 3,110 registered food businesses for Coventry. Of these, 2,417 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 28 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Grill kingdomCV1 4JH0Oct 28, 2025
Kumasi MarketCV1 5DZ0Sep 04, 2025
AE ChickenCV3 3GZ1Jun 10, 2026
Al FuratCV1 5GT1May 11, 2026
Best Pizza and BurgersCV2 1LX1Dec 22, 2025
BOB Bites of Bliss LimitedCV6 5ED1Mar 10, 2026
Delta SupermarketCV1 1HU1Aug 19, 2025
Dubai ShawarmaCV1 1FL1Nov 24, 2025
Eastern StarCV2 3BQ1Jun 10, 2026
Fruit and VegCV2 4LT1Dec 08, 2025
Goodys Grill & PizzaCV4 8FT1Jun 24, 2026
Grace Mini MarketCV2 1LY1Oct 22, 2024
International SupermarketCV2 4BA1Jun 09, 2025
Kaneshie MarketCV2 1LY1Jul 03, 2025
Kaur B’s Catering and Tiffen ServiceCV6 7ND1Nov 11, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Coventry have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,870 food businesses in Coventry with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.4% 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