The Square Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Square Cafe 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 12 December 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: Annan House, The Square, LA20 6JA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Square Cafe among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Square Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels Other catering premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Manor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Melville Tysons Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broughton Village Bakery Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Black Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Broughton Post Office Retailers - other | 134 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Old Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Victory Hall Other catering premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
Questions about The Square Cafe
What is The Square Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Square Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Square Cafe 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 The Square Cafe last inspected?
The Square Cafe was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Square Cafe?
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 Cafe compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Square Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Square Cafe 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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