Cafe On The Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
Cafe On 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: 15 Market Place, HG4 1BP
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Cafe On The Square among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Cafe On The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Cafe On 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 On The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2019 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Big Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Thomas The Baker Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Coffee At Number 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Norton's Deli Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Cafe On The Square
What is Cafe On The Square's food hygiene rating?
Cafe On The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Cafe On 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 On The Square last inspected?
Cafe On The Square was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Cafe On 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 Cafe On The Square compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe On The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Cafe On 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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