Henley News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Henley News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 June 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: Henley News 256 Henley Road, CV2 1AX
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Henley News sits behind roughly 2,224 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ← Henley News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Henley News 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 Henley News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bell Green Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2019 |
| Arden Park Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| A Whiteley & Sons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| abm catering @ Courthouse Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Henley News
What is Henley News's food hygiene rating?
Henley News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Henley News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Henley News last inspected?
Henley News was last inspected on 4 June 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 Henley News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henley News compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Henley News holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Henley News 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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