New Squares Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
New Squares 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: 6 Bowling Green Lane, Penrith New Squares, CA11 7GN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts New Squares 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% | ← New Squares 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 Very 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 New Squares 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 New Squares Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrini Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Olivers Tasty Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Another Weigh Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Angel Square Bar Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Angel Lane Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Fell Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Four and Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Just Greek Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about New Squares Cafe
What is New Squares Cafe's food hygiene rating?
New Squares Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 28 August 2025.
Is New Squares 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 New Squares Cafe last inspected?
New Squares Cafe was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 New Squares Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 New Squares 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 New Squares Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects New Squares 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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