22 The Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
22 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: 59 Main Street, BD20 8TT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts 22 The Square among the 5,374 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← 22 The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 22 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 22 The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Vape Market Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Drake & Macefield Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Thorntons Of Crosshills Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Burneys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Peonies Cafe And Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| New Yorkshire Food Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about 22 The Square
What is 22 The Square's food hygiene rating?
22 The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is 22 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 22 The Square last inspected?
22 The Square was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 22 The Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 22 The Square compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and 22 The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects 22 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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