Nook Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Nook Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: Nook Kitchen was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Nook Bar & Kitchen, Back Lane, LA8 9LR
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How this rating has changed
Nook Kitchen was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Nook Kitchen among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Nook Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 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 Nook Kitchen 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 Nook Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Nook Bar Staveley Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| The Blind Chocolatier Manufacturers/packers | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Big Onion Community Stall Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| Kimi's Gelato Kitchen Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
Questions about Nook Kitchen
What is Nook Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Nook Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Nook Kitchen 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 Nook Kitchen last inspected?
Nook Kitchen was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nook Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nook Kitchen compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Nook Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Nook Kitchen 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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