Cafe in the Square

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Cafe in the Square scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 23 October 2025 by West Devon.

What does this rating mean?

Cafe in the Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

9 The Square,
North Tawton,
EX20 2EP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Cafe in the Square. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Cafe in the Square?

Food hygiene at Cafe in the Square is inspected by West Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Cafe in the Square

What is Cafe in the Square’s food hygiene rating?

Cafe in the Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 October 2025.

When was Cafe in the Square last inspected?

Cafe in the Square was last inspected by West Devon on 23 October 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.