The Cook In The Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blaby
The Cook In 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
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 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: 24 The Nook, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ
How it compares in Blaby
In Blaby, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cook In The Nook sits behind roughly 490 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← The Cook In The Nook | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cook In 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 Cook In The Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Brooke House Day School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cosby Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Attfields Farm Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cook In The Nook
What is The Cook In The Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Cook In The Nook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaby Council on 19 September 2024.
Is The Cook In 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 Cook In The Nook last inspected?
The Cook In The Nook was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cook In The Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cook In The Nook compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while The Cook In The Nook holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects The Cook In 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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