Nook food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dacorum
Nook holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: 40a High Street, Markyate, AL3 8PA
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Nook among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Nook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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 Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Markyate Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Markyate Pharmacy Retailers - other | 94 yards away | Exempt | |
| Olive Naturally Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Markyate Grill at Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Prudens Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Nook
What is Nook's food hygiene rating?
Nook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 19 January 2026.
Is 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nook last inspected?
Nook was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Nook compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Nook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects 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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