The Square Dozen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
The Square Dozen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 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: Square Dozen, 144 Grange Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9PR
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Square Dozen among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← The Square Dozen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dozen 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 Dozen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Aysan Kebab Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Ashdene Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Brenan House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Co - Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about The Square Dozen
What is The Square Dozen's food hygiene rating?
The Square Dozen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Square Dozen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Square Dozen last inspected?
The Square Dozen was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Square Dozen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Square Dozen compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Square Dozen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Square Dozen 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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