Kitchen HQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
Kitchen HQ 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: 96b Station Road, DE7 5LL
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Kitchen HQ 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% | ← Kitchen HQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kitchen HQ 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 Kitchen HQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Junior School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Carlton Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Arena Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Arena Community Food Bank Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Coffee and Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Chaucer Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Kitchen HQ
What is Kitchen HQ's food hygiene rating?
Kitchen HQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Kitchen HQ 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 Kitchen HQ last inspected?
Kitchen HQ was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Kitchen HQ?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kitchen HQ compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Kitchen HQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Kitchen HQ 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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