The Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
The 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: Keston House, South Street, Winkleigh, EX19 8HL
How it compares in Torridge
That puts The Nook among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← The Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catkin Blooms Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bakery Stores Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Winkleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 97 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Mad Butcher Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School School/college/university | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Clotworthy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about The Nook
What is The Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Nook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The 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 The Nook last inspected?
The Nook was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Nook compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge 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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