Spon Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Coventry
Spon Gate 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 3 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: The Spon Gate 3 Skydome Croft Road, CV1 3AZ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Spon Gate 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% | ← Spon Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Spon Gate 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 Spon Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Adam's Fruit and Veg Coventry Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| 40Cha Taiwanese Bubble Tea-Coventry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Als Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Spon Gate
What is Spon Gate's food hygiene rating?
Spon Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Spon Gate 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 Spon Gate last inspected?
Spon Gate was last inspected on 3 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 Spon Gate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spon Gate compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Spon Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Spon Gate 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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