Richardsons Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Huntingdonshire
Richardsons Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: 2 Wellington Street, St Ives, PE27 5AZ
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Richardsons Catering among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Richardsons Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
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 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 Richardsons Catering 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 Richardsons Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Oliver Cromwell Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Snug Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| St Ives Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Swan and Angel Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Whisky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| 247 Munchies Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about Richardsons Catering
What is Richardsons Catering's food hygiene rating?
Richardsons Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Richardsons Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richardsons Catering last inspected?
Richardsons Catering was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Richardsons Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richardsons Catering compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Richardsons Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Richardsons Catering 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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