What is the average food hygiene rating in Rugby?

The average food hygiene rating in Rugby is 4.5 out of 5, across 829 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

72.6% of rated premises in Rugby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rugby 259 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 Rugby have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

602 food businesses in Rugby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.6% of the 829 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

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

51 food businesses in Rugby are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Rugby food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rugby (967 establishments on record, 829 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 Rugby

In Rugby, 72.6% of 829 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.5/5. These figures cover 967 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Rugby has 602 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 829 rated premises (72.6%). 51 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 72.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.1 pp
National rank: 259 / 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 Rugby

5★ Very Good

602 (72.6%)

4★ Good

129 (15.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

47 (5.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

33 (4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.5%)

Plus 97 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 97 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Rugby: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Rugby?: The average food hygiene rating in Rugby is 4.5 out of 5, across 829 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Rugby compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.6% of rated premises in Rugby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rugby 259 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 Rugby have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 602 food businesses in Rugby hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.6% of the 829 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Rugby have a low hygiene rating?: 51 food businesses in Rugby are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Rugby food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rugby (967 establishments on record, 829 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 Rugby

CV21420 places · 69.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Rugby

Nando'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit C1Elliotts Field Shoppin, Leicester Road, Rugby · CV21 1SR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Central Park Local Centre Bryant Road, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV23 0UX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Princethorpe CollegeSchool/college/university · Princethorpe College Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Warwickshire · CV23 9PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Sainsbury's ShopRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 385 Dunchurch Road, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV22 6HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Wellingtons Day Nurseries LtdCaring Premises · 2-4 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV21 2PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Bourton Hall LimitedHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bourton Hall, Bouton on Dunsmore · CV23 9QZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Emma’s Pantry HomemadeRetailers - other · CV8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Flying cowsMobile caterer · Rose Cottage Farm Burnthurst Lane, Princethorpe, Warwickshire · CV23 9QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Fresh CrunchTakeaway/sandwich shop · CV21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Sulas Truly ScrumptiousRetailers - other · CV23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Egg Free Cake BoxTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 9a Swan Centre Chapel Street, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV21 3EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Rose And CrownPub/bar/nightclub · 28 Main Street, Wolston, Warwickshire · CV8 3HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Rugby

Afrakoma Supermarket LtdRetailers - other · 14 High Street, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV21 3BG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 April 2024
Annaluckmi LiveRetailers - other · 35 Edward Street, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV21 2EZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
CostcuttersRetailers - other · 2 Kingsway, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV22 5NU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
Magda W.Other catering premises · CV22
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2023
All in OneRetailers - other · 8 Blackwood Avenue, Bilton, Rugby Warwickshire · CV22 7ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025
Wood Street General StoreRetailers - other · 79 Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV21 2NY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 December 2025
The Bulls HeadPub/bar/nightclub · 9 Coventry Road, Brinklow, Warwickshire · CV23 0NE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Oskar Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 29-31 Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire · CV21 3PY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 September 2024

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 967 real Food Standards Agency records for Rugby, of which 829 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.