What is the average food hygiene rating in Coventry?

The average food hygiene rating in Coventry is 4.66 out of 5, across 2,412 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Coventry compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.3% of rated premises in Coventry hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Coventry 220 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Coventry have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,865 food businesses in Coventry hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.3% of the 2,412 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Coventry have a low hygiene rating?

54 food businesses in Coventry are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Coventry food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Coventry (3,076 establishments on record, 2,412 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Coventry

In Coventry, 77.3% of 2,412 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.66/5. These figures cover 3,076 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Coventry has 1,865 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,412 rated premises (77.3%). 54 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.4 pp
National rank: 220 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Coventry

5★ Very Good

1,865 (77.3%)

4★ Good

356 (14.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

137 (5.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

29 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

23 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 622 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 622 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Coventry: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Coventry?: The average food hygiene rating in Coventry is 4.66 out of 5, across 2,412 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Coventry compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.3% of rated premises in Coventry hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Coventry 220 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Coventry have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,865 food businesses in Coventry hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.3% of the 2,412 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Coventry have a low hygiene rating?: 54 food businesses in Coventry are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Coventry food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Coventry (3,076 establishments on record, 2,412 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Coventry

Top-rated places in Coventry

SweetDreams CreationsManufacturers/packers · CV2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Allesley Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Allesley Primary School Allesley Primary School Antrim Close, Coventry · CV5 9FY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
AkhalwayaMobile caterer · CV6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Cleverchefs Catering LtdOther catering premises · Three Spires Primary School Kitchen Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road, Coventry · CV6 1PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Stivichall AcornsSchool/college/university · Stivichall Acorns Stivichall Primary School Coat Of Arms Bridge Road, Coventry · CV3 6PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Little Swanswell NurseryCaring Premises · Little Swanswell Nursery Cornerstone Family Centre Howard Street, Coventry · CV1 4GE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Southfields Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Southfields Primary School Southfields Primary School East Street, Coventry · CV1 5LS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Betty B's BakeryOther catering premises · CV6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Hot Sauce LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · CV6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · Unit 8 Alvis Retail Park Holyhead Road, Coventry · CV5 8BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Restau_147Takeaway/sandwich shop · CV6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Maddison's Cake CoutureOther catering premises · CV5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Coventry

Grill kingdomTakeaway/sandwich shop · 196 Foleshill Road, Coventry · CV1 4JH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Kumasi MarketRetailers - other · 75-76 Far Gosford Street, Coventry · CV1 5DZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Al FuratRetailers - other · Al Furat 16-18 Adelaide Street, Coventry · CV1 5GT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
BOB Bites of Bliss LimitedTakeaway/sandwich shop · 577 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry · CV6 5ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Best Pizza and BurgersOther catering premises · 8 Riley Square, Coventry · CV2 1LX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
Kaneshie MarketRetailers - other · Kaneshie Market 51 Riley Square, Coventry · CV2 1LY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 July 2025
Chicken ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chicken Express 13 Sunbury Road, Coventry · CV3 4DL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 June 2025
Dubai ShawarmaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Trinity Street, Coventry · CV1 1FL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 November 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,076 real Food Standards Agency records for Coventry, of which 2,412 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.