Chartwells at The Summerhill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
Chartwells at The Summerhill 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 4 October 2018, more than 7 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: Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Chartwells at The Summerhill School among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Chartwells at The Summerhill School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 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 The Summerhill 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 The Summerhill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Efes Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Emma Baker Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Grandpa's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
Questions about Chartwells at The Summerhill School
What is Chartwells at The Summerhill School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at The Summerhill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 4 October 2018.
Is Chartwells at The Summerhill 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 The Summerhill School last inspected?
Chartwells at The Summerhill School was last inspected on 4 October 2018, more than 7 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 at The Summerhill School?
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 The Summerhill School compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at The Summerhill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Chartwells at The Summerhill 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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