Gosford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
Gosford Arms 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 8 January 2020, more than 6 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: Gosford Arms 65-66 The Gosford Arms Far Gosford Street, CV1 5DT
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Gosford Arms 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% | ← Gosford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gosford Arms 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 Gosford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Art Riot Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Asian Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Al Halal Meat Centre Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| B & T African Supermarket Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 2 Tone Corner Cafe Ltd / Simmer Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Gosford Arms
What is Gosford Arms's food hygiene rating?
Gosford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 8 January 2020.
Is Gosford Arms 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 Gosford Arms last inspected?
Gosford Arms was last inspected on 8 January 2020, more than 6 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 Gosford Arms?
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 Gosford Arms compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Gosford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Gosford Arms 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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