Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Service Station 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 10 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: Butts Service Station Butts Petrol Filling Station Butts, CV1 3GU
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Service Station 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% | ← Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Service Station 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 Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Ashdowns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Ashleigh House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
Questions about Service Station
What is Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 10 October 2023.
Is Service Station 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 Service Station last inspected?
Service Station was last inspected on 10 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 Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Service Station compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Service Station 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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