Universal Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Universal Discount Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 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: Universal Discount Store 3B Earlsdon Street, CV5 6EP
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Universal Discount Store 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% | ← Universal Discount Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Universal Discount Store 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 Universal Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Anatolia, Turkish BBQ Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Angelito Cafe & Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| AP Harvey Wines Ltd, Harveys Wines Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Afrixpress Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| ABC Nursery (Coventry) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Universal Discount Store
What is Universal Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Universal Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Universal Discount Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Universal Discount Store last inspected?
Universal Discount Store was last inspected on 25 October 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 Universal Discount Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Universal Discount Store compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Universal Discount Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Universal Discount Store 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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