The Seven Oaks Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Erewash
The Seven Oaks Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Lows Lane, DE7 4QU
How it compares in Erewash
That puts The Seven Oaks Inn 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 Seven Oaks Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seven Oaks Inn 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 Seven Oaks Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beestonia Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Ashley News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cloudside Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Seven Oaks Inn
What is The Seven Oaks Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Seven Oaks Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Seven Oaks Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Seven Oaks Inn last inspected?
The Seven Oaks Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Seven Oaks Inn?
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 Seven Oaks Inn compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and The Seven Oaks Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects The Seven Oaks Inn 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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