Old Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
Old Crown 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: Old Crown The Old Crown Inn Aldermans Green Road, CV2 1NP
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Old Crown 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% | ← Old Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 676 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 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 Old Crown 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 Old Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANP Blackhorse News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Bayton burgers Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bayton Cafe Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| 7 Days Mini Market Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2021 |
Questions about Old Crown
What is Old Crown's food hygiene rating?
Old Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Old Crown 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 Old Crown last inspected?
Old Crown was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Old Crown?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Crown compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Old Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Old Crown 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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