Housden's Outside Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Fenland
Housden's Outside 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 27 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: 12 Prospect Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6TZ
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Housden's Outside Catering among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Housden's Outside Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Housden's Outside 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 Housden's Outside Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ok Online Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Clarence House Chatteris Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Chatteris West Park PFS Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Bridge House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Tesco Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Housden's Outside Catering
What is Housden's Outside Catering's food hygiene rating?
Housden's Outside Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Housden's Outside 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 Housden's Outside Catering last inspected?
Housden's Outside Catering was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Housden's Outside 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Housden's Outside Catering compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Housden's Outside Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Housden's Outside 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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