COOK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
COOK 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 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11 Bowers Parade, High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SH
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts COOK among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← COOK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 COOK 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 COOK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Old Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| HCL Catering @ St Nicholas C of E V A Primary School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Silver Palate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Per Tutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Silver Palate Delicatessen Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about COOK
What is COOK's food hygiene rating?
COOK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 4 February 2025.
Is COOK 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 COOK last inspected?
COOK was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at COOK?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does COOK compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and COOK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects COOK 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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COOK is one of 193 rated food businesses in Harpenden. See every hygiene rating in Harpenden →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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