Avon General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Avon General Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 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: Avon General Stores 138A Avon Street, CV2 3GN
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Avon General Stores sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ← Avon General Stores | |
| 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 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 Avon General Stores 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 Avon General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Barras Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AKN Superstore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Antalya express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Auntie's Sauces Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Avon General Stores
What is Avon General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Avon General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Avon General Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avon General Stores last inspected?
Avon General Stores was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Avon General Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avon General Stores compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Avon General Stores holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Avon General Stores 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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