Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hillingdon
Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) 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 30 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: Flat 1 Lysander House, Josiah Drive, UB10 8FB
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 Very 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 Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) 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 Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Breakspear Buddies - Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bishop Winnington Ingram CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Chai Bisket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Church And Swalecliffe Community Day Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2017 |
| Beverage Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Breakspear Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,)
What is Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,)'s food hygiene rating?
Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) 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 Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) last inspected?
Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Lysander House - (McCarthy & Stone - Caterplus,) 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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