The Nook Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
The Nook is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 85% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kirkhaugh, Northumberland CA9 3BG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Northumberland | 3 Jul 2025 |
43 South End Road NW3 2PY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Camden | 9 Dec 2025 |
5 Market Street, Swavesey CB24 4QG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | South Cambridgeshire | 13 Sept 2024 |
Lizzys Cafe, Risby Barn, South Street IP28 6QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | West Suffolk | 18 Jan 2025 |
17 The Nook, Cosby, Leicestershire LE9 1RQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Blaby | 15 Jul 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hook Lane, Southampton SO31 9HH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 5 | Fareham | 18 Jun 2025 |
79 College Street NG10 4NN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Erewash | 9 Jul 2025 |
80 Banks Road, West Kirby CH48 0RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 5 / 10 / 10 | Wirral | 18 Feb 2026 |
Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire WD4 8LF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 10 / 0 / 10 | Three Rivers | 27 Aug 2025 |
19 Boarshaw Road, Middleton M24 6BR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 10 / 5 / 0 | Rochdale | 18 Sept 2024 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is The Nook food hygiene good?
The Nook has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9/5 across 39 UK locations. 85% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many The Nook locations are in the UK?
There are 39 The Nook locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated The Nook in the UK?
The lowest rated The Nook is at Hook Lane, Southampton with a rating of 3/5 (inspected 18/06/2025).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily