Bains Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Bains Newsagents 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 29 August 2023, 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: Bains Newsagents 46 Belgrave Road, CV2 5BE
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Bains Newsagents 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% | ← Bains Newsagents | |
| 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 Bains Newsagents 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 Bains Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP at Caludon Castle School School/college/university | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Arden Park Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Binley Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Arden Cancer Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| AKN Superstore Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| Biggin Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Binley Mega Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Binley News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
Questions about Bains Newsagents
What is Bains Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Bains Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 29 August 2023.
Is Bains Newsagents 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 Bains Newsagents last inspected?
Bains Newsagents was last inspected on 29 August 2023, 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 Bains Newsagents?
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 Bains Newsagents compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Bains Newsagents holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Bains Newsagents 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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