The legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Warwickshire
The legion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 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: The Legion 9 Market Street, Atherstone, CV9 1ET
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts The legion among the 504 places in North Warwickshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 504 | 81% | ← The legion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 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 The legion 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 The legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia’s Italian Delicatessen Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bates of Atherstone Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Old Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Market Tavern Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Blake's Bistro and Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Darcie Mae's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The legion
What is The legion's food hygiene rating?
The legion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The legion 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The legion last inspected?
The legion was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The legion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The legion compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and The legion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects The legion 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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The legion is one of 95 rated food businesses in Atherstone. See every hygiene rating in Atherstone →
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