Willow Wood Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
Willow Wood Cafe 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 January 2026, 6 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: 28 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 3DJ
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Willow Wood Cafe among the 787 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 787 | 81% | ← Willow Wood Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Willow Wood Cafe 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 Willow Wood Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Daily Food & Wine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Honey Bee Kitchen Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Coffee N Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Elements Live Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cock Hotel/Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Willow Wood Cafe
What is Willow Wood Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Willow Wood Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Willow Wood Cafe 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 Willow Wood Cafe last inspected?
Willow Wood Cafe was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willow Wood Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Wood Cafe compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Wood Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Willow Wood Cafe 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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