The Sovereign food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
The Sovereign 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: 292 Charter Avenue, CV4 8DA
How it compares in Coventry
That puts The Sovereign 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% | ← The Sovereign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sovereign 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 Sovereign, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canley Oriental Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Canley Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Beech Tree Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Burnsall Bites Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Burnsall Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about The Sovereign
What is The Sovereign's food hygiene rating?
The Sovereign has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The Sovereign 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 The Sovereign last inspected?
The Sovereign was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 The Sovereign?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sovereign compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and The Sovereign is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects The Sovereign 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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