The Square Bakehouse And Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
The Square Bakehouse And Coffee 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 16 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: 5 Greenhill Parade, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3LU
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Square Bakehouse And Coffee among the 1,401 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← The Square Bakehouse And Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 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 Bakehouse And Coffee 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 Bakehouse And Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry And Son Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Win Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| P Jones Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2022 |
| Alveston Parade Convenience Store Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group Dolce @St Helens C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Premier Alveston Stores Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Premier Inn Bristol Alveston Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about The Square Bakehouse And Coffee
What is The Square Bakehouse And Coffee's food hygiene rating?
The Square Bakehouse And Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 16 September 2024.
Is The Square Bakehouse And Coffee 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 The Square Bakehouse And Coffee last inspected?
The Square Bakehouse And Coffee was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Square Bakehouse And Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Square Bakehouse And Coffee compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Square Bakehouse And Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Square Bakehouse And Coffee 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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