Chartwells At South View Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Chartwells At South View Infant 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: South View Infant School, Shooters Way, Basingstoke, RG21 5LL
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Chartwells At South View Infant School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Chartwells At South View Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 South View Infant 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 South View Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barchester Health Care At St Thomas's Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Basingstoke Railway Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Baxter Storey At Sovereign House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Baxter Storey At Network Rail Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Atmosphere Trampoline Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Chartwells At South View Infant School
What is Chartwells At South View Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At South View Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Chartwells At South View Infant 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 South View Infant School last inspected?
Chartwells At South View Infant School was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At South View Infant 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 South View Infant School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At South View Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Chartwells At South View Infant 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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