The Nook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kirklees
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 25 September 2025, 9 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: 3 Victoria Square, Holmfirth, HD9 2DN
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Nook among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← The Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou and Joe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Henry Mitchell & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2014 |
| Chox Chocolates Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Harveys Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hollowgate Fish & Chips, Ice Cream Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Holmfirth Food & Wine Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Graham's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Avrio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
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 Kirklees Council on 25 September 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 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees 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 "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 Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees 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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