Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
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 11 February 2025, 17 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: 1 Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JE
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Square among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 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 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 Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bacchus Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Alvinos Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Square
What is Square's food hygiene rating?
Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 11 February 2025.
Is 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 Square last inspected?
Square was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Square compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects 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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