Freshways Cash and Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Coventry
Freshways Cash and Carry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 August 2023, 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: Unit 2 Sandy Lane Business Park Sandy Lane, CV1 4DQ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Freshways Cash and Carry 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% | ← Freshways Cash and Carry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Freshways Cash and Carry 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 Freshways Cash and Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ John Gulson Primary School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Allambie House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Als Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Avi's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Freshways Cash and Carry
What is Freshways Cash and Carry's food hygiene rating?
Freshways Cash and Carry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 16 August 2023.
Is Freshways Cash and Carry 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freshways Cash and Carry last inspected?
Freshways Cash and Carry was last inspected on 16 August 2023, 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 Freshways Cash and Carry?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freshways Cash and Carry compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Freshways Cash and Carry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Freshways Cash and Carry 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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