Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Budgens 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 6 June 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: Budgens 37-41 Acorn Street, CV3 1DP
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Budgens 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% | ← Budgens | |
| 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 Very 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 Budgens 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 Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Life Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| B & H News & Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| AIP at St Annes Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Finham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| AKN Superstore Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| 2 Tone Corner Cafe Ltd / Simmer Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Antalya express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Budgens
What is Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Budgens 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 Budgens last inspected?
Budgens was last inspected on 6 June 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 Budgens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Budgens compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Budgens 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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