Unicorn Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Unicorn Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2024, 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: Unicorn Express 6 Unicorn Avenue, CV5 7GH
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Unicorn Express 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% | ← Unicorn Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Unicorn Express 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 Unicorn Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ Park Hill Primary School School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Allesley Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Allesley Hall School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| abm catering @ St John Vianney Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Allesley Park Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2015 |
| Castle Keep Pre-school School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Allesley Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Allesley Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Unicorn Express
What is Unicorn Express's food hygiene rating?
Unicorn Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Unicorn Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unicorn Express last inspected?
Unicorn Express was last inspected on 1 May 2024, 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 Unicorn Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unicorn Express compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Unicorn Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Unicorn Express 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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