Chartwells at Forest School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Chartwells at Forest 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 20 January 2025, 17 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: Wardens House 2 College Place, Walthamstow, E17 3QA
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Chartwells at Forest School among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Chartwells at Forest School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 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 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 at Forest 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 Forest School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bayer Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Chartwells at Forest School
What is Chartwells at Forest School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Forest School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Chartwells at Forest 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 Forest School last inspected?
Chartwells at Forest School was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at Forest School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 at Forest School compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Forest School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Chartwells at Forest 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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