Art at the Alex food hygiene rating
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Art at the Alex holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 April 2025, 14 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: 72-73 James Street, Rugby, CV21 2SL
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Art at the Alex sits behind roughly 596 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ← Art at the Alex | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Art at the Alex 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 Art at the Alex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicco Di Caffe - Chicco's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| BAR8 Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bacco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Clifton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Arihant foods ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Burger Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dilruba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Art at the Alex
What is Art at the Alex's food hygiene rating?
Art at the Alex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Art at the Alex safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Art at the Alex last inspected?
Art at the Alex was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Art at the Alex?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Art at the Alex compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while Art at the Alex holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Art at the Alex 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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