The Square food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Square holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 13 Market Place, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Square among the 918 places in South Kesteven 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 | 918 | 84% | ← The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linfords Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Deeping Stage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Deeping Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Market Gate Deli by Grasmere Farm Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cafe Mills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Deeping News Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about The Square
What is The Square's food hygiene rating?
The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 18 October 2023.
Is 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Square last inspected?
The Square was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 The Square compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Square is one of 47 rated food businesses in Market Deeping. See every hygiene rating in Market Deeping →
South Kesteven inspects and rates 1,179 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Kesteven →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk
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