Chartwells food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tower Hamlets
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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Christchurch Primary School, 47a Brick Lane, London, E1 6PU
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Chartwells among the 2,059 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,059 | 72% | ← Chartwells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
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 Tower Hamlets Council on 17 March 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 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets 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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