Nouvita food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Nouvita holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: Baldock Manor 4 London Road, Baldock, SG7 6ND
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Nouvita among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Nouvita | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Nouvita 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 Nouvita, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| hype gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Adzuki Red Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Baldock Convenience Store Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| HCL @ Temple Court Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Brandles School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Amaz-Ballz Ball pit and Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Nouvita
What is Nouvita's food hygiene rating?
Nouvita has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Nouvita 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nouvita last inspected?
Nouvita was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nouvita?
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 Nouvita compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Nouvita is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Nouvita 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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