Canal Cottage Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
Canal Cottage 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 22 May 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Erewash score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Erewash ratings →
Address: Canal Cottage, Hopwell Road, DE72 3PE
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Canal Cottage Cafe among the 746 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 | 746 | 88% | ← Canal Cottage Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 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 Canal Cottage 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 Canal Cottage Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishtons Catering Mobile caterer | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Draycott Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| AM Sports (Midlands) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Good Luck Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Forum Speciality Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Dermapenworld UK Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| G W Dundas Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Canal Cottage Cafe
What is Canal Cottage Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Canal Cottage Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Canal Cottage 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 Canal Cottage Cafe last inspected?
Canal Cottage Cafe was last inspected on 22 May 2026, 3 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 Canal Cottage 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canal Cottage Cafe compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 847 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Canal Cottage Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Canal Cottage 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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