The Elephant Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
The Elephant Rooms 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 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 36 South Street, DE72 3PP
How it compares in Erewash
That puts The Elephant Rooms 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% | ← The Elephant Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Elephant Rooms 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 The Elephant Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneys General Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| G W Dundas Manufacturers/packers | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Dermapenworld UK Limited Distributors/Transporters | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Forum Speciality Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Good Luck Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| AM Sports (Midlands) Ltd Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Draycott Off Licence Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about The Elephant Rooms
What is The Elephant Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Elephant Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 2 December 2024.
Is The Elephant Rooms 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 The Elephant Rooms last inspected?
The Elephant Rooms was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 The Elephant Rooms?
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 The Elephant Rooms compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and The Elephant Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects The Elephant Rooms 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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