Clayton Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Clayton Off Licence holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 Hales Street, CV1 1JD
How it compares in Coventry
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 2,416 rated places in Coventry score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ← Clayton Off Licence | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Clayton Off Licence the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Clayton Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Avi's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Als Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Adam's Fruit and Veg Coventry Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Clayton Off Licence
What is Clayton Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Clayton Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Coventry Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Clayton Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Clayton Off Licence last inspected?
Clayton Off Licence was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months 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 Clayton Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clayton Off Licence compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Clayton Off Licence holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Clayton Off Licence 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Coventry, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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