Square Meals food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Square Meals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 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: 8 Watergate, NG34 7PG
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Square Meals among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Square Meals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 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 Meals 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 Meals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford Community Grocers Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2022 |
| Soma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Emily's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Sugarmill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Tablez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Square Meals
What is Square Meals's food hygiene rating?
Square Meals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Square Meals 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Square Meals last inspected?
Square Meals was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Square Meals?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Square Meals compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Square Meals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Square Meals 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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