Cafe Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Cafe Nook 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 Market Square North, Lisnagarvy, Lisburn, BT28 1AG
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Cafe Nook among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Cafe Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Cafe Nook 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 Cafe Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteen Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Crema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Favourite Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2016 |
| Castle 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bridge Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Bob and Berts Lisburn Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Nook
What is Cafe Nook's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Nook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Cafe Nook 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 Cafe Nook last inspected?
Cafe Nook was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Nook?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Nook compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Cafe Nook 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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