Coffee On The Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torridge
Coffee On The Square 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
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: 79 The Square, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6BL
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Coffee On The Square among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Coffee On The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Coffee On The Square 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 Coffee On The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Shamrock Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Pop In Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Hartland Primary School \& Pre School School/college/university | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Hartland Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Coffee On The Square
What is Coffee On The Square's food hygiene rating?
Coffee On The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Coffee On The Square 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 Coffee On The Square last inspected?
Coffee On The Square was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coffee On The Square?
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 Coffee On The Square compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Coffee On The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Coffee On The Square 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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