Cogs Coventry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Cogs Coventry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Queen Victoria Road, CV1 3HT
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Cogs Coventry 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% | ← Cogs Coventry | |
| 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 Cogs Coventry 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 Cogs Coventry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40Cha Taiwanese Bubble Tea-Coventry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Adam's Fruit and Veg Coventry Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Als Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Cogs Coventry
What is Cogs Coventry's food hygiene rating?
Cogs Coventry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Cogs Coventry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Cogs Coventry last inspected?
Cogs Coventry was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Cogs Coventry?
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 Cogs Coventry compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Cogs Coventry holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Cogs Coventry 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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