A Coventry market stall has been given a one-star hygiene rating and must make significant changes to improve food safety.
Inspectors check many businesses in the city each year. They look at hygiene, food safety management, and food handling. Cleanliness is also a big factor.
The inspection happened in October 2024. The council found that the stall needed to improve its food safety management. They said it was necessary.
Concerns were raised about the staff’s knowledge of food safety. The council wants to ensure that the food sold is safe to eat.
Coventry City Council is working with the stall to meet food safety laws. They noted that cleanliness must improve urgently. The building’s condition also needs attention.
However, the food handling was rated as good. A council spokesman explained that they inspect all food businesses in Coventry.
After an inspection, businesses get a risk rating. This rating helps determine their hygiene score. If there are legal issues, the council informs the business to help them improve.
South Asia Fruit and Veg was inspected on October 29, 2024, and got a score of 1. The council continues to work with them to meet safety laws.
Improvements after an inspection don’t change the hygiene score right away. The business can apply for a re-rating or wait for the next unannounced inspection.
CoventryLive has reached out to South Asia Fruit and Veg for comments.
