The Sparrow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Sparrow 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 16 February 2026, 6 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.
89% of rated food businesses in Rugby score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rugby ratings →
Address: Coombe Fields Road, CV7 9JP
How it compares in Rugby
That puts The Sparrow among the 594 places in Rugby holding top marks, 72% 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 | 594 | 72% | ← The Sparrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | 1% |
A further 99 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 Sparrow 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 Sparrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadent Gas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Garden Kitchen Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Polestar Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Sparrow
What is The Sparrow's food hygiene rating?
The Sparrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Sparrow 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 Sparrow last inspected?
The Sparrow was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sparrow?
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 Sparrow compare to other places in Rugby?
72% of the 829 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and The Sparrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Sparrow 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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