Malar Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Coventry
Malar Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 14 Lower Ford Street, CV1 5QJ
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Malar Express sits behind roughly 2,224 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ← Malar Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Malar 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 Malar Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asian Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Avi's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Al Bader Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Malar Express
What is Malar Express's food hygiene rating?
Malar Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Malar Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Malar Express last inspected?
Malar Express was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Malar Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malar Express compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Malar Express holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Malar 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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