The Knebworth Nook food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
The Knebworth 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: 150 London Road, Knebworth, SG3 6EY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Knebworth Nook among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Knebworth Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 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 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 Knebworth 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 Knebworth Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Izzy's Bakes & Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Knebbers Crew c/o Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Knebworth Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Knebworth Nook
What is The Knebworth Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Knebworth Nook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 17 November 2025.
Is The Knebworth 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 Knebworth Nook last inspected?
The Knebworth Nook was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Knebworth Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Knebworth Nook compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Knebworth Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Knebworth 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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