Food Hygiene Ratings in Rugby

954 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.8% rated "very good".

954
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
30
Rated 0 or 1
73.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.8%595
Good15.4%124
Satisfactory5.6%45
Improvement Needed1.5%12
Major Improvement2.9%23
Urgent Improvement0.9%7

Business types

Retailers - other22323.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18619.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11712.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub10210.7%
Other catering premises858.9%
School/college/university838.7%
Caring Premises697.2%
Mobile caterer363.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Rugby 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.

Rugby currently has 954 registered food businesses. Of these, 806 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 30 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
Afrakoma Supermarket LtdCV21 3BG0Apr 05, 2024
Annaluckmi LiveCV21 2EZ0Oct 07, 2025
CostcuttersCV22 5NU0Dec 22, 2025
Gold Pot Takeaway & Lounge LtdCV21 3PT0Aug 15, 2025
JIHAN supermarket & ButchersCV21 2AL0Jan 23, 2026
Magda W.CV220Jul 24, 2023
The Butchers of Bilton LimitedCV22 7LY0Feb 11, 2025
All in OneCV22 7ER1Sep 11, 2025
Biryani pointCV231Nov 27, 2024
DIVIRA Convenience StoreCV8 3EX1Dec 16, 2025
Early Birds NurseryCV23 0HS1Jan 15, 2026
Extra Fish BarCV21 3HZ1Aug 27, 2025
Food DelightsCV211Jan 19, 2026
LocalCV21 3PH1Dec 01, 2025
Manor Farm ShopCV8 3EW1Apr 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rugby have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 595 food businesses in Rugby with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.8% 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 Rugby?+

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 Rugby?+

Inspection frequency in Rugby 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