Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park 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
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: Apartment 1 Park House Old Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JR
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Park 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 Park House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Open Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2015 |
| Hatter's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Cafe Air Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Crepeaffaire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| IBOS RESTAURANT and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CH & Co at ReAssure Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Hitchin Priory Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House
What is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House's food hygiene rating?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park 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 Park House last inspected?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park 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 Park House is one of 307 rated food businesses in Hitchin. See every hygiene rating in Hitchin →
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