Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Erewash
Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 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: Shell Nutbrook, Derby Road, DE7 5FH
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) 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% | ← Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) 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 Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa's Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Chennai Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Cedars & Larches Care Limited Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cantelupe Companion Club Other catering premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Crunchy Critters Manufacturers/packers | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Crunchy Critters Ltd (t/a Boer White) Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Britchoice Ltd Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90)
What is Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90)'s food hygiene rating?
Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) last inspected?
Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Ilkeston PFS (Applegreen Nutbrook SS opposite 90) 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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