Spicy Squirrel food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Coventry
Spicy Squirrel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Greyfriars Lane, CV1 2GY
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Spicy Squirrel 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% | ← Spicy Squirrel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Spicy Squirrel 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 Spicy Squirrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bader Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| 40Cha Taiwanese Bubble Tea-Coventry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Abbrymar Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2014 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Adam's Fruit and Veg Coventry Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Spicy Squirrel
What is Spicy Squirrel's food hygiene rating?
Spicy Squirrel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Spicy Squirrel 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spicy Squirrel last inspected?
Spicy Squirrel was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Spicy Squirrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spicy Squirrel compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Spicy Squirrel holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Spicy Squirrel 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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