SQ Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
SQ Bar and Restaurant 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 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: The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JD
How it compares in North Devon
That puts SQ Bar and Restaurant among the 1,107 places in North Devon 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← SQ Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Very 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 SQ Bar and Restaurant 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 SQ Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Worx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Lookout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Beach Buddies Childcare Caring Premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bubbles Boba Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Trattoria N4 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Reed's Butchers Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| From, Amélie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about SQ Bar and Restaurant
What is SQ Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
SQ Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 24 April 2025.
Is SQ Bar and Restaurant 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 SQ Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
SQ Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SQ Bar and Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SQ Bar and Restaurant compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and SQ Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects SQ Bar and Restaurant 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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