The Book Nook food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
The Book Nook 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 6 March 2020, more than 6 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: 65 High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9AD
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Book Nook among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Book Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Book 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 Book Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Support Learn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Cafe Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| French And Day Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Black Cat Caffe Mobile caterer | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Casa Lua Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2012 |
| Burbage Family Butchers Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about The Book Nook
What is The Book Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Book Nook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 6 March 2020.
Is The Book 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Book Nook last inspected?
The Book Nook was last inspected on 6 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Book Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Book Nook compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Book Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Book 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Book Nook is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
East Hertfordshire inspects and rates 1,389 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire →
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