Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 15 Pasture Lane, NG10 2FZ
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Good
- 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 Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes 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 Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton's Hideaway Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cyril's Fun House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Children 1st Main Street Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Discount Drinks Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Ceylon Wise Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Alphabet House @ Grange Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cleaver Coffee / The Butchers Bar / The Westgate Suites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Chalkies Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
Questions about Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes
What is Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes's food hygiene rating?
Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes last inspected?
Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Waters Edge Cafe at Spring Lakes 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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