The Nook food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Nook holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2014, more than 11 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: Lingwell Gate Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3JU
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Nook among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Thorpe Primary) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Advinia Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Chartwells (Rodillian High) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bedford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2014 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Carr Gate Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2019 |
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 Leeds Council on 27 October 2014.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nook last inspected?
The Nook was last inspected on 27 October 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds 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 Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Nook is one of 20 rated food businesses in Lofthouse. See every hygiene rating in Lofthouse →
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