Aston's Of Coven food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Staffordshire
Aston's Of Coven holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Coven Farm, Brewood Road, Coven, WV9 5DB
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Aston's Of Coven sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Aston's Of Coven | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Aston's Of Coven 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 Aston's Of Coven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coven Village Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Butchers Yard Live Cooking School School/college/university | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2024 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Coven Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Parkside Garage Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Aston's Of Coven
What is Aston's Of Coven's food hygiene rating?
Aston's Of Coven has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Aston's Of Coven safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aston's Of Coven last inspected?
Aston's Of Coven was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aston's Of Coven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Aston's Of Coven compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Aston's Of Coven holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Aston's Of Coven 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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