Food Hygiene Ratings in Rugby

919 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.7% rated "very good".

919
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
42
Rated 0 or 1
71.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.7%592
Good16.3%135
Satisfactory4.5%37
Improvement Needed2.4%20
Major Improvement4.2%35
Urgent Improvement0.8%7

Business types

Retailers - other20422.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18520.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop9910.8%
Other catering premises9710.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub9510.3%
School/college/university839.0%
Caring Premises707.6%
Mobile caterer313.4%

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. 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 919 registered food businesses for Rugby. Of these, 826 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 42 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
Annaluckmi LiveCV21 2EZ0Oct 07, 2025
AP Foods & WineCV21 3HQ0Jun 26, 2026
BROOKSIDE CONVENIENCE STORECV23 9LY0Jun 30, 2026
CostcuttersCV22 5NU0Jun 18, 2026
Magda W.CV220Jul 24, 2023
Rich DelightsCV230Jul 03, 2026
The George FoodsCV220Jul 13, 2026
AA Filling StationCV21 2EA1Mar 10, 2026
All in OneCV22 7ER1Sep 11, 2025
Best OneCV21 4NZ1Aug 30, 2026
Bill's DeliCV8 3HJ1Mar 06, 2026
Brandon ClubCV8 3HW1Aug 30, 2026
Canton chefCV21 4EG1Mar 17, 2026
Coventry Hotel By BelvillaCV8 3DY1Aug 12, 2026
DESI CHEF RUGBY LTDCV221Jul 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rugby have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 592 food businesses in Rugby with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.7% 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