Chartwells food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Arun
Chartwells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: Barnham County Primary School Elm Grove, Barnham, PO22 0HW
How it compares in Arun
That puts Chartwells among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Chartwells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Chartwells 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 Chartwells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Dean Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Henson Court Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Barnham Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Lantern House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Gio’s Espresso and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Barnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Chartwells
What is Chartwells's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Chartwells 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chartwells last inspected?
Chartwells was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells?
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 Chartwells compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Chartwells 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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