First and Best food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Coventry
First and Best holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
This rating dates from 20 January 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: First and Best 93-95 King William Street, CV1 5JF
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so First and Best 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% | ← First and Best | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 First and Best 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 First and Best, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| abm catering @ John Gulson Primary School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Asian Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Al Halal Meat Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| B & T African Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Art Riot Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about First and Best
What is First and Best's food hygiene rating?
First and Best has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 20 January 2026.
Is First and Best safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 First and Best last inspected?
First and Best was last inspected on 20 January 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 First and Best?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First and Best compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while First and Best holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects First and Best 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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