Babylon Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Babylon Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Babylon Mini Market 435 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ
How it compares in Coventry
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 2,416 rated places in Coventry score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ← Babylon Mini Market | |
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 675 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Babylon Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Babylon Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appachy Food Ltd - T/A Annai Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Al-Huda Somali Centre Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| abm catering @ St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| AFG Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| abm catering @ Edgewick Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aachi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| B&M Homestores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| abm catering @ John Gulson Primary School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Babylon Mini Market
What is Babylon Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Babylon Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Coventry Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Babylon Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Babylon Mini Market last inspected?
Babylon Mini Market was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Babylon Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babylon Mini Market compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Babylon Mini Market holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Babylon Mini Market and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Coventry, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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