Merrick Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Coventry
Merrick Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2018, more than 8 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: Merrick Lodge 82 St Nicholas Street, CV1 4BP
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Merrick Lodge 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% | ← Merrick Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Merrick Lodge 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 Merrick Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allambie House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Als Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Avi's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about Merrick Lodge
What is Merrick Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Merrick Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 29 January 2018.
Is Merrick Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merrick Lodge last inspected?
Merrick Lodge was last inspected on 29 January 2018, more than 8 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 Merrick Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Merrick Lodge compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Merrick Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Merrick Lodge 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Merrick Lodge and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Coventry inspects and rates 3,091 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Coventry →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.coventry.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →