The Quirky Cook food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Erewash
The Quirky Cook holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Quirky Cook was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 198 Nottingham Road, DE72 3FR
How this rating has changed
The Quirky Cook was re-inspected on 18 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Erewash
That puts The Quirky Cook 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 Quirky Cook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Quirky Cook 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 Quirky Cook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrowash Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| Caffe Torta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Corner Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| El Camino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Finest of Fish Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Birds the Confectioners Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Four Seasons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
Questions about The Quirky Cook
What is The Quirky Cook's food hygiene rating?
The Quirky Cook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Quirky Cook 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Quirky Cook last inspected?
The Quirky Cook was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Quirky Cook?
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 The Quirky Cook compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and The Quirky Cook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects The Quirky Cook 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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