Cafe in the Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Devon
Cafe in the 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: 9 The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EP
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Cafe in the Square among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← Cafe in the Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Cafe in 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 Cafe in the Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barzotelli Gelato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ecomojo Cic Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Graylings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| North Tawton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 60 yards away | Exempt | |
| Pizza Pronto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Merry Go Round Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| The Copper Key Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Cafe in the Square
What is Cafe in the Square's food hygiene rating?
Cafe in the Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Cafe in 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe in the Square last inspected?
Cafe in the Square was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe in the Square?
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 Cafe in the Square compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe in the Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Cafe in 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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