The Local Square food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bracknell Forest
The Local Square holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, RG12 8UX
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
In Bracknell Forest, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local Square sits behind roughly 580 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 580 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ← The Local Square | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Local Square 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 Local Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at Great Hollands Primary School School/college/university | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd at St Michael's Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Dolce Ltd at Wildridings Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Easthampstead Park Community School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Cleverchefs Ltd At Easthampstead School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
Questions about The Local Square
What is The Local Square's food hygiene rating?
The Local Square has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 19 April 2016.
Is The Local Square safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Local Square last inspected?
The Local Square was last inspected on 19 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Local Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Local Square compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Local Square holds a 4. 77 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects The Local Square 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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