AA News & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
AA News & Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 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: AA News & Wine 105 St James Lane, CV3 3FW
How it compares in Coventry
That puts AA News & Wine among the 1,868 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 | 1,868 | 77% | ← AA News & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 677 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 AA News & Wine 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 AA News & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Finham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| abm catering @Willenhall Community Primary School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| ALDI Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2021 |
| B&M Stores. 1A Pilot Close Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| ANG Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| AIP at St Annes Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Baginton Fields School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bright Kids Barley Lea Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about AA News & Wine
What is AA News & Wine's food hygiene rating?
AA News & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 9 August 2023.
Is AA News & Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AA News & Wine last inspected?
AA News & Wine was last inspected on 9 August 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 AA News & Wine?
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 AA News & Wine compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,414 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and AA News & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects AA News & Wine 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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