Hatherley Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Uttlesford
Hatherley Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 6 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: Hatherley House, Chaters Hill, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AB
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Hatherley Care Home among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Hatherley Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Hatherley Care Home 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 Hatherley Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Axe Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Stanley Wilson Lodge Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Dead Time LTD Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bronté Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| The Court Yard (Tiptree) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Hatherley Care Home
What is Hatherley Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Hatherley Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Hatherley Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hatherley Care Home last inspected?
Hatherley Care Home was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hatherley Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hatherley Care Home compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Hatherley Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Hatherley Care Home 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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