Chartwell at Lambrook School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bracknell Forest
Chartwell at Lambrook 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: Lambrook Winkfield Row, Bracknell, RG42 6LU
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Chartwell at Lambrook School among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Chartwell at Lambrook School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Chartwell at Lambrook 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 Chartwell at Lambrook School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chavey Down Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Little Gems Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chills n Frills Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
Questions about Chartwell at Lambrook School
What is Chartwell at Lambrook School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwell at Lambrook School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Chartwell at Lambrook 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 Chartwell at Lambrook School last inspected?
Chartwell at Lambrook School was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwell at Lambrook School?
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 Chartwell at Lambrook School compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwell at Lambrook School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Chartwell at Lambrook 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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