Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: 1 - 53 Goodes Court, Royston
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court 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 Goodes Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goodes 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 Goodes Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Jolly Postie Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Kindred Royston Church House Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Nest Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Between Buns Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Fish'n Chick'n Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court
What is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court's food hygiene rating?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court last inspected?
Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Goodes Court?
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 Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court 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 Goodes Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes 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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