Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newport
Chartwells @ Lliswerry High 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Liswerry High School, Nash Road, Newport, NP19 4RP
How it compares in Newport
That puts Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School among the 903 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 903 | 78% | ← Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 @ Lliswerry High 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 @ Lliswerry High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava's Food Truck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chai & Things Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Cafe @ Tesco Extra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Asda Living Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School
What is Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Chartwells @ Lliswerry High 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 @ Lliswerry High School last inspected?
Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells @ Lliswerry High 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Chartwells @ Lliswerry High 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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