The Little Kitchen Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
The Little Kitchen Ltd 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 16 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: 156 Alfreton Road, DE21 5DE
How it compares in Erewash
That puts The Little Kitchen Ltd 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 Little Kitchen Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Kitchen Ltd 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 Little Kitchen Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Fitch Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bouquet Little Eaton Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Daisy Hill Refill Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Daily Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Brown & Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bell and Harp Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Damsons Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
Questions about The Little Kitchen Ltd
What is The Little Kitchen Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Little Kitchen Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 16 August 2025.
Is The Little Kitchen Ltd 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 Little Kitchen Ltd last inspected?
The Little Kitchen Ltd was last inspected on 16 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 The Little Kitchen Ltd?
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 Little Kitchen Ltd compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Kitchen Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects The Little Kitchen Ltd 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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