The Friars House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Erewash
The Friars House 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 6 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Poplar Farmhouse, The Village, DE7 4PN
How it compares in Erewash
That puts The Friars House 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 Friars House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Friars House 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 Friars House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bartlewood Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
| Food For thought Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asda Express Kirk Hallam - Ladywood Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Cat and Fiddle Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Big Kirk Hallam Community Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Dallimore Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| A & B News Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
Questions about The Friars House
What is The Friars House's food hygiene rating?
The Friars House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 6 August 2022.
Is The Friars House 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 Friars House last inspected?
The Friars House was last inspected on 6 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 Friars House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Friars House compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and The Friars House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects The Friars House 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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