Simons Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Coventry
Simons Cafe 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 6 December 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: Simons Cafe 1A Lamb Street Centre Lamb Street, CV1 4AE
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Simons Cafe 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% | ← Simons Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Simons Cafe 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 Simons Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Als Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Avi's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Adam's Fruit and Veg Coventry Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about Simons Cafe
What is Simons Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Simons Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Simons Cafe 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 Simons Cafe last inspected?
Simons Cafe was last inspected on 6 December 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 Simons Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Simons Cafe compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Simons Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Simons Cafe 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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