Chartwells At John Hampden School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Chartwells At John Hampden School 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 10 February 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: John Hampden School, Wharf Road, Wendover, HP22 6HF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Chartwells At John Hampden School sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← Chartwells At John Hampden School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John Hampden 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 John Hampden School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Education At John Hampden School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| The John Hampden Out Of School Care Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Culinera At John Colet School School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wendover Pre-School Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2013 |
| Wendover Youth Centre Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Buds That Blossom School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2008 |
Questions about Chartwells At John Hampden School
What is Chartwells At John Hampden School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At John Hampden School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Chartwells At John Hampden School 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 At John Hampden School last inspected?
Chartwells At John Hampden School was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At John Hampden School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 John Hampden School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Chartwells At John Hampden School holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chartwells At John Hampden 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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