What is the average food hygiene rating in Erewash?

The average food hygiene rating in Erewash is 4.83 out of 5, across 844 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Erewash compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.3% of rated premises in Erewash hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Erewash 55 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Erewash have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

745 food businesses in Erewash hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.3% of the 844 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Erewash have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in Erewash are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Erewash food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Erewash (927 establishments on record, 844 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Erewash

In Erewash, 88.3% of 844 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 927 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Erewash has 745 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 844 rated premises (88.3%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.6 pp
National rank: 55 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Erewash

5★ Very Good

745 (88.3%)

4★ Good

61 (7.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

31 (3.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 35 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 35 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Erewash: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Erewash?: The average food hygiene rating in Erewash is 4.83 out of 5, across 844 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Erewash compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.3% of rated premises in Erewash hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Erewash 55 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Erewash have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 745 food businesses in Erewash hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.3% of the 844 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Erewash have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in Erewash are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Erewash food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Erewash (927 establishments on record, 844 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Erewash

Fantastic Mr BakesOther catering premises · DE72
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Lonely Boy BarPub/bar/nightclub · 15 Victoria Avenue, Borrowash · DE72 3HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Derby College IlkestonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Old Court House, 2 Pimlico, Ilkeston · DE7 5HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Chaucer Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Cantelupe Road, Ilkeston · DE7 5LN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Neighbourhood Coffee ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 Station Road, Sandiacre · NG10 5AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Ladywood Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Kirk Hallam Ladywood Primary School, Oliver Road, Ilkeston · DE7 4NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sandiacre Court Care CentreCaring Premises · Derby Road, Sandiacre · NG10 5GT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Pines Day NurseryCaring Premises · 88 Stanton Road, Ilkeston · DE7 5FY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The Kings HeadPub/bar/nightclub · 6 Market Place, Ilkeston · DE7 5QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
By LaurenOther catering premises · DE7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Hoggs BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 Main Street, Breaston · DE72 3DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Firfield County Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Firfield County Primary School, Firfield Avenue, Breaston · DE72 3EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Erewash

Boutique DessertsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 Derby Road, Long Eaton · NG10 4QP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Diamond CityTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9 Victoria Avenue, Borrowash · DE72 3HE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Ilkeston KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 119a Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston · DE7 8NZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
IndiaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 38 Derby Road, Sandiacre · NG10 5HS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 October 2025
The Golden BowlTakeaway/sandwich shop · 160 Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston · DE7 8QT
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 May 2025
Hea CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Britannic House, 5 Tamworth Road, Long Eaton · NG10 1JE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 November 2024
Sue's KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 137 Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston · DE7 8NZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 927 real Food Standards Agency records for Erewash, of which 844 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.