Chartwells food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
Chartwells holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 October 2019, more than 6 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: Colley Lane Primary School, Colley Lane, Cradley, B63 2TN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Chartwells sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Chartwells | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2025 |
| Caslon Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells
What is Chartwells's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 25 October 2019.
Is Chartwells safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chartwells last inspected?
Chartwells was last inspected on 25 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Chartwells holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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