The Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
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 28 March 2023, more than 3 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: Terminal 3 Departures Manchester Airport, Chicago Avenue, Manchester, M90 3NZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Nook among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← The Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar MCR Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
| Aspire Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Amber Alehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
| Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Central Production Unit (Food Quarter) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
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 Manchester Council on 28 March 2023.
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 28 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nook?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nook compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester 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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