Eastern Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Coventry
Eastern Chef holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 February 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: Eastern Chef 8 Beake Avenue, CV6 3AR
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastern Chef 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% | ← Eastern Chef | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Eastern Chef 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 Eastern Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ St Augustine's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| abm catering @ Christ The King Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Babylon Euro Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Aptitude Youth Work & Training Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Bargain Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Anahita Turkish Restaurant Coventry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ann's Lite Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about Eastern Chef
What is Eastern Chef's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Eastern Chef 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastern Chef last inspected?
Eastern Chef was last inspected on 23 February 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 Eastern Chef?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastern Chef compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Eastern Chef holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Eastern Chef 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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