Xcel Leisure Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Coventry
Xcel Leisure Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 May 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: Xcel Leisure Centre 255 Xcel Leisure Centre Mitchell Avenue, CV4 8DY
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Xcel Leisure Centre 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% | ← Xcel Leisure Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 675 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 Xcel Leisure Centre 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 Xcel Leisure Centre, 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 | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Canley Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| 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 |
| Cafe Fusion - Rootes Building Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
Questions about Xcel Leisure Centre
What is Xcel Leisure Centre's food hygiene rating?
Xcel Leisure Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 17 May 2023.
Is Xcel Leisure Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Xcel Leisure Centre last inspected?
Xcel Leisure Centre was last inspected on 17 May 2023, more than 3 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 Xcel Leisure Centre?
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 Xcel Leisure Centre compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Xcel Leisure Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Xcel Leisure Centre 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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