The Nook food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Nook holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 Boarshaw Road, Middleton, M24 6BR
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nook sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← The Nook | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Brightstar Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Boarshaw Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Applebys Specialities Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about The Nook
What is The Nook's food hygiene rating?
The Nook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 18 September 2024.
Is The Nook safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nook last inspected?
The Nook was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nook?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Nook compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while The Nook holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale 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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The Nook is one of 284 rated food businesses in Middleton. See every hygiene rating in Middleton →
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