W Nichols and Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
W Nichols and Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: W NICHOLS AND SON 86 Baginton Road, CV3 6FQ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts W Nichols and Son 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% | ← W Nichols and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 W Nichols and Son 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 W Nichols and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| ABM Stivichall Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Alvis Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bevan Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| abm catering @ Finham Primary School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
Questions about W Nichols and Son
What is W Nichols and Son's food hygiene rating?
W Nichols and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 12 November 2024.
Is W Nichols and Son 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was W Nichols and Son last inspected?
W Nichols and Son was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 W Nichols and Son?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W Nichols and Son compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and W Nichols and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects W Nichols and Son 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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