Cocoa's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Erewash
Cocoa's 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 30 November 2023, more than 2 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: 63 South Street, DE7 5QT
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Cocoa's 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% | ← Cocoa's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cocoa's 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 Cocoa's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Britchoice Ltd Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cantelupe Companion Club Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bosk Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Cantelupe Pre School Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Cedars & Larches Care Limited Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chennai Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Best Shop Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
Questions about Cocoa's
What is Cocoa's's food hygiene rating?
Cocoa's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Cocoa's 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 Cocoa's last inspected?
Cocoa's was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 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 Cocoa's?
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 Cocoa's compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Cocoa's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Cocoa's 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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