Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Sussex
Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary 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: Halsford Park Primary School, Manor Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1LR
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Very 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 At Halsford Park Primary 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 Halsford Park Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote Express And Post Office Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Lingfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Jack & Jill Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Imberhorne Upper School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Magellan House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Knowle House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Lingfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School
What is Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary 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 Halsford Park Primary School last inspected?
Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 At Halsford Park Primary School compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary 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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