Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Elmtree Infant & Nursery School, Elmtree Hill, Chesham, HP5 2PA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 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 604 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 Elmtree Infant & Nursery 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.
Questions about Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School
What is Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery 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 Elmtree Infant & Nursery School last inspected?
Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Elmtree Infant & Nursery 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 Elmtree Infant & Nursery School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chartwells at Elmtree Infant & Nursery 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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