Smiley's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
Smiley's 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 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: Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, DE7 8LN
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Smiley's 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% | ← Smiley's 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 Very 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 Smiley's 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 Smiley's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice & Oakside Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Asda Express Ilkeston - Heanor Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cotmanhay Infant and Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2023 |
| Charlotte County Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Cotmanhay Farm Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Smiley's Cafe
What is Smiley's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Smiley's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Smiley's 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 Smiley's Cafe last inspected?
Smiley's Cafe 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 Smiley's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smiley's Cafe compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Smiley's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Smiley's 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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