The Dalby House Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
The Dalby House 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Erewash Museum, High Street, DE7 5JA
How it compares in Erewash
That puts The Dalby House Cafe 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 Dalby House Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dalby House 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 The Dalby House Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Birds the Confectioners Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Discount Booze & Sweets Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Cantelupe Pre School Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Chaucer Infant School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about The Dalby House Cafe
What is The Dalby House Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Dalby House Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Dalby House 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 The Dalby House Cafe last inspected?
The Dalby House Cafe was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Dalby House 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 The Dalby House Cafe compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and The Dalby House Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects The Dalby House 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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