Rio's Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Coventry
Rio's Piri Piri holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Rio's Piri Piri 3 Butts, CV1 3GR
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Rio's Piri Piri among the 1,867 places in Coventry holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ← Rio's Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Rio's Piri Piri 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 Rio's Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Ashdowns Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Ashleigh House Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Adam's Fruit and Veg Coventry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Rio's Piri Piri
What is Rio's Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Rio's Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Rio's Piri Piri safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rio's Piri Piri last inspected?
Rio's Piri Piri was last inspected on 29 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 Rio's Piri Piri?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rio's Piri Piri compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Rio's Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Rio's Piri Piri 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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