Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited food hygiene rating
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Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 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: 21-23 Clifton Road, Rugby, CV21 3PY
How it compares in Rugby
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 819 rated places in Rugby score this low, about one in 59. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ← Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Clifton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Arihant foods ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| AGE UK The Claremount Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Culinera @ Lawrence Sheriff School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Daisykins Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| BAR8 Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chicco Di Caffe - Chicco's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited
What is Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited's food hygiene rating?
Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rugby Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited last inspected?
Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Alma Supermarket (Rugby) Limited 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rugby, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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