Prince News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Prince News 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 17 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: Costcutter 23 Newsagents Princethorpe Way, CV3 2HE
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Prince News 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% | ← Prince News | |
| 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 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 Prince 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 Prince News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binley Post Office Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Binley News Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Binley Mega Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2015 |
| BP MFG Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| AIP at Caludon Castle School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Biggin Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Prince News
What is Prince News's food hygiene rating?
Prince News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Prince News 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 Prince News last inspected?
Prince News was last inspected on 17 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 Prince News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prince News compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Prince News holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Prince 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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