Simply Food Deli food hygiene rating
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Simply Food Deli 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 21 September 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: 155c Bilton Road, Bilton, CV22 7DS
How it compares in Rugby
That puts Simply Food Deli among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 596 | 73% | ← Simply Food Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Simply Food Deli 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 Simply Food Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Rugby Ltd T/AS Premier Convenience Store Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Everlast Gyms Rugby Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Dinner Jackets Mobile caterer | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Blue Windmill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Eternal Art and Tattoo Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Express Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| DGM Slush Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Simply Food Deli
What is Simply Food Deli's food hygiene rating?
Simply Food Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 21 September 2023.
Is Simply Food Deli 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 Simply Food Deli last inspected?
Simply Food Deli was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simply Food Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Simply Food Deli compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Food Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Simply Food Deli 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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