The Square food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Square holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 19 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: 10 Market Square, St Just, Penzance, TR19 7HD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Square among the 4,511 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 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 The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & D McFadden Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Warrens Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Old Haberdashery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Jeremy's Fish And Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Moomaid Of Zennor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Stop & Shop Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Square
What is The Square's food hygiene rating?
The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 30 January 2025.
Is 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Square last inspected?
The Square was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Square compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Square is one of 358 rated food businesses in Penzance. See every hygiene rating in Penzance →
Cornwall inspects and rates 5,392 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cornwall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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