Shortland Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Coventry
Shortland Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 2 Friargate, CV1 2GN
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Shortland Coffee 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% | ← Shortland Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shortland Coffee 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 Shortland Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2019 |
| Abbrymar Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2014 |
| Ashleigh House Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Ashdowns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Al Bader Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Shortland Coffee
What is Shortland Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Shortland Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Shortland Coffee 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shortland Coffee last inspected?
Shortland Coffee was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Shortland Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shortland Coffee compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Shortland Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Shortland Coffee 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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