Spongate news and conv food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Spongate news and conv 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 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Spongate news and conv 79 Upper Spon Street, CV1 3BL
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Spongate news and conv sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ← Spongate news and conv | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Spongate news and conv 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 Spongate news and conv, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Allambie House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Ashdowns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Spongate news and conv
What is Spongate news and conv's food hygiene rating?
Spongate news and conv has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 22 July 2024.
Is Spongate news and conv 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 Spongate news and conv last inspected?
Spongate news and conv was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 Spongate news and conv?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spongate news and conv compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Spongate news and conv holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Spongate news and conv 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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