The Knowles food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Coventry
The Knowles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 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 KNOWLES 6 Duggins Lane, CV4 9GN
How it compares in Coventry
That puts The Knowles 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% | ← The Knowles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Knowles 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 The Knowles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction House Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| caterlink leigh School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aspect Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| ABM West Coventry School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cromwell Garage Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Bannerbrook Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Knowles
What is The Knowles's food hygiene rating?
The Knowles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 24 January 2024.
Is The Knowles 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Knowles last inspected?
The Knowles was last inspected on 24 January 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 The Knowles?
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 The Knowles compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and The Knowles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects The Knowles 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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Understanding this rating
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