Chartwells at Barrow Hills School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waverley
Chartwells at Barrow Hills 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: Barrow Hills School Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5NY
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Chartwells at Barrow Hills School among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Chartwells at Barrow Hills School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Chartwells at Barrow Hills 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 Barrow Hills School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witley Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 August 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Burton Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Chartwells at Barrow Hills School
What is Chartwells at Barrow Hills School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Barrow Hills School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Chartwells at Barrow Hills 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 Barrow Hills School last inspected?
Chartwells at Barrow Hills School was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at Barrow Hills 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 Chartwells at Barrow Hills School compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Barrow Hills School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Chartwells at Barrow Hills 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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