The Square Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Square Bakehouse 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: 1 The Square, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1AG
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts The Square Bakehouse among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← The Square Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Bakehouse 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 Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Stamford House Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bean to Barrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Whiskys.co.uk Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| No.10 Cafe Bar and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bridge Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Riverside Butchers Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about The Square Bakehouse
What is The Square Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Square Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Square Bakehouse 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 Bakehouse last inspected?
The Square Bakehouse was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Square Bakehouse?
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 Bakehouse compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Square Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Square Bakehouse 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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