Spon Gate News Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Spon Gate News Convenience holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 November 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: Spon Gate News Convenience 75 Upper Spon Street, CV1 3BL
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Spon Gate News Convenience sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ← Spon Gate News Convenience | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spon Gate News Convenience 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 News Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Allambie House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ashdowns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Spon Gate News Convenience
What is Spon Gate News Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Spon Gate News Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Spon Gate News Convenience safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spon Gate News Convenience last inspected?
Spon Gate News Convenience was last inspected on 28 November 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 Spon Gate News Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Spon Gate News Convenience compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Spon Gate News Convenience holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Spon Gate News Convenience 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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