Chartwells @ Wroxton College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Chartwells @ Wroxton College 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 14 March 2023, more than 3 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: Wroxton College, Wroxton, OX15 6PX
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Chartwells @ Wroxton College among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Chartwells @ Wroxton College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Good
- 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 @ Wroxton College 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 @ Wroxton College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Blessed George Napier @ St Josephs School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| C J Harper Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| BB Wine Store Limited T/A One Stop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Four Stones Cafe At Saltway Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| A & C Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Dhwanee Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Banbury Children and Family Centre Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Chartwells @ Wroxton College
What is Chartwells @ Wroxton College's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells @ Wroxton College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 14 March 2023.
Is Chartwells @ Wroxton College 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 @ Wroxton College last inspected?
Chartwells @ Wroxton College was last inspected on 14 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells @ Wroxton College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 @ Wroxton College compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells @ Wroxton College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Chartwells @ Wroxton College 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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