Swan Lane Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Swan Lane Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Swan Lane Express 180 Swan Lane, CV2 4GB
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Swan Lane Express sits behind roughly 2,224 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ← Swan Lane Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 676 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Swan Lane Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Swan Lane Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tone Corner Cafe Ltd / Simmer Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Antalya express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Barras Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| B & T African Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Al Halal Meat Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Art Riot Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Swan Lane Express
What is Swan Lane Express's food hygiene rating?
Swan Lane Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Swan Lane Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Swan Lane Express last inspected?
Swan Lane Express was last inspected on 16 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Swan Lane Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swan Lane Express compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Swan Lane Express holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Swan Lane Express 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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