The Lawrence Sheriff food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rugby
The Lawrence Sheriff holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 28-29 High Street, Rugby, CV21 3BW
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lawrence Sheriff 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% | ← The Lawrence Sheriff | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lawrence Sheriff 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 Lawrence Sheriff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Vita Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bull Rugby Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Chartwells at School House (Rugby School) School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| DaviDeli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chartwells at the Tuck Shop Rugby School School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Cafe Roj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about The Lawrence Sheriff
What is The Lawrence Sheriff's food hygiene rating?
The Lawrence Sheriff has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 25 March 2023.
Is The Lawrence Sheriff 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lawrence Sheriff last inspected?
The Lawrence Sheriff was last inspected on 25 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Lawrence Sheriff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Lawrence Sheriff compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Lawrence Sheriff holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Lawrence Sheriff 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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