The Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Nook holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Nook was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kirkhaugh, Northumberland, CA9 3BG
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nook sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← The Nook | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The 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 The Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinwood Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Lowbyer Manor Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Cumberland Mustard Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2024 |
| Moredun Garage Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Buffet Car & Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alston Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Cumberland Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Jack's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about The Nook
What is The Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Nook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Nook safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nook last inspected?
The Nook was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nook compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Nook holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The 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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