Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Mini Market 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 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dawlish Drive Mini Market 74 Dawlish Drive, CV3 5NA
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Market 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% | ← Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Mini Market 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 Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bevan Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Alvis Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| abm catering @ Finham Primary School Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Baginton Village Hall Warm Hub Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Mini Market
What is Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Mini Market 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 Mini Market last inspected?
Mini Market was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months 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 Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Market compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Market holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Mini Market 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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