Chartwells at Michell House food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rugby
Chartwells at Michell House 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 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mitchell House 3 Hillmorton Road, Rugby, CV22 5DB
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Chartwells at Michell House sits behind roughly 596 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ← Chartwells at Michell House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Michell House 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 Michell House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Dean House (Rugby School) School/college/university | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chartwells at the Tuck Shop Rugby School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chartwells at Whitelaw House School/college/university | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Chartwells at School House (Rugby School) School/college/university | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Chartwells at Stanley House (Rugby School) School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Caffe Vita Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Chartwells at Rupert Brooke House School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chartwells at Cotton House School/college/university | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells at Michell House
What is Chartwells at Michell House's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Michell House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Chartwells at Michell House 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 Michell House last inspected?
Chartwells at Michell House was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at Michell House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells at Michell House compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while Chartwells at Michell House holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Chartwells at Michell House 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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