Food Hygiene Ratings in Rugby

933 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.0% rated "very good".

933
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
35
Rated 0 or 1
73.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.0%598
Good15.4%126
Satisfactory5.4%44
Improvement Needed2.0%16
Major Improvement3.9%32
Urgent Improvement0.4%3

Business types

Retailers - other21222.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18419.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11011.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub9710.4%
Other catering premises919.8%
School/college/university828.8%
Caring Premises697.4%
Mobile caterer363.9%

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.

The source snapshot contains 933 registered food businesses for Rugby. Of these, 819 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 35 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
Annaluckmi LiveCV21 2EZ0Oct 07, 2025
CostcuttersCV22 5NU0Jun 18, 2026
Magda W.CV220Jul 24, 2023
AA Filling StationCV21 2EA1Mar 10, 2026
All in OneCV22 7ER1Sep 11, 2025
Bill's DeliCV8 3HJ1Mar 06, 2026
Biryani pointCV231Nov 27, 2024
Canton chefCV21 4EG1Mar 17, 2026
DIVIRA Convenience StoreCV8 3EX1Dec 16, 2025
Early Birds NurseryCV23 0HS1Jan 15, 2026
Food DelightsCV211Jan 19, 2026
Great TastingCV21 1QW1Jun 18, 2026
Hill Murray Indian Restaurant and TakeawayCV21 3AT1Jun 10, 2026
LocalCV21 3PH1Dec 01, 2025
Manor Farm ShopCV8 3EW1Apr 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rugby have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 598 food businesses in Rugby with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.0% 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