Chartwells At Forest Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Chartwells At Forest Academy 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 2 May 2025, 14 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: Forest Academy, Bridle Road, Croydon, CR0 8HQ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Chartwells At Forest Academy among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Chartwells At Forest Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 At Forest Academy 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 Forest Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Addington Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bites N Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bethlem Shop T/A Tuk Inn Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Alaturka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells At Forest Academy
What is Chartwells At Forest Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Forest Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Chartwells At Forest Academy 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 Forest Academy last inspected?
Chartwells At Forest Academy was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Forest Academy?
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 At Forest Academy compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Forest Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Chartwells At Forest Academy 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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