Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court 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 7 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: Cross Penny Court, Cotton Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XY
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court among the 1,270 places in West Suffolk 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 | 1,270 | 90% | ← Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Cross Penny Court 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 Cross Penny Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cheers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Francela Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
| Bury Town Football Club. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Eastgate Stores Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Angel News Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court
What is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court's food hygiene rating?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court 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 Cross Penny Court last inspected?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cross Penny Court compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,405 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Cross Penny Court 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 Cross Penny Court is one of 374 rated food businesses in Bury St Edmunds. See every hygiene rating in Bury St Edmunds →
West Suffolk inspects and rates 1,646 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Suffolk →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk
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