The Nook food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
The Nook holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 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: The Kiosk, Babbage Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JA
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nook sits behind roughly 773 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 773 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ← The Nook | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperhead Ales Manufacturers/packers | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Health Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Totnes Community Hospital Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Totnes Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Signal Box Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Daily Knead Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Wild Thyme @ China Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Silver Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Nook
What is The Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Nook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Nook safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nook last inspected?
The Nook was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nook compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while The Nook holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams 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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