The Old Shepherd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
The Old Shepherd 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 15 January 2025, 18 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 Old Shepherd Keresley Road, CV6 2JJ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts The Old Shepherd 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% | ← The Old Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Old Shepherd 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 Old Shepherd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm Catering @ Whitmore Park Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ann's Lite Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Balti King Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| abm catering @ Christ The King Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Aptitude Youth Work & Training Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Anahita Turkish Restaurant Coventry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Amma kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| abm catering @ St Augustine's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about The Old Shepherd
What is The Old Shepherd's food hygiene rating?
The Old Shepherd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Old Shepherd 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 Old Shepherd last inspected?
The Old Shepherd was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 18 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 The Old Shepherd?
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 Old Shepherd compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Shepherd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects The Old Shepherd 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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