Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Arun
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House 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
This is a fresh result: Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Flat 1 Claridge House 14 Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5FE
How it compares in Arun
That puts Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House among the 1,005 places in Arun 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House 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 Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Courtwick Lodge (Residential care home) Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Arcade Bookshop Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Consensus Support Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Chicken Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cornstore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Deepdene Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House
What is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House's food hygiene rating?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House 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 Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House last inspected?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House?
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 Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House 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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Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Claridge House is one of 206 rated food businesses in Littlehampton. See every hygiene rating in Littlehampton →
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