The Square Tavern food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Camden
The Square Tavern 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Square Tavern, 26 Tolmers Square, NW1 2PE
How it compares in Camden
That puts The Square Tavern among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← The Square Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 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 The Square Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 113 KTV & Korean Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
Questions about The Square Tavern
What is The Square Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Square Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Square Tavern 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 Tavern last inspected?
The Square Tavern was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Square Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Square Tavern compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and The Square Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Square Tavern 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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