Chartwells at Holmbush Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Adur
Chartwells at Holmbush 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: Holmbush Primary Academy Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
How it compares in Adur
That puts Chartwells at Holmbush Academy among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Chartwells at Holmbush Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 Holmbush 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 Holmbush Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Deli Marche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Buckinghams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Champion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
Questions about Chartwells at Holmbush Academy
What is Chartwells at Holmbush Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Holmbush Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Chartwells at Holmbush 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 Holmbush Academy last inspected?
Chartwells at Holmbush Academy was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at Holmbush 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 Holmbush Academy compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Holmbush Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Chartwells at Holmbush 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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