Allesley Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Allesley Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Allesley Local 179-181 Allesley Old Road, CV5 8FJ
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Allesley Local sits behind roughly 2,224 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ← Allesley Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Allesley Local 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 Allesley Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Souls Early Years Care Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Afrixpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Amber House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Aladdin Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Allesley House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about Allesley Local
What is Allesley Local's food hygiene rating?
Allesley Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Allesley Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Allesley Local last inspected?
Allesley Local was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Allesley Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allesley Local compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Allesley Local holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Allesley Local 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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