Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chichester
Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School 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 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Graffham CE Infant School, Graffham Street, Graffham, GU28 0NJ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 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 At Graffham CE Infant School 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 At Graffham CE Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graffham CE Infant School School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Woodcote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Nonnington Farm Greens And Things Ltd Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Graffham Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School
What is Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School 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 At Graffham CE Infant School last inspected?
Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Chartwells At Graffham CE Infant School 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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