Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Crawley
Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, RH10 7EB
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Pound Hill Infant Academy 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 Pound Hill Infant Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB Discos And Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Active Stars School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Milton Mount Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Caterplus At Anchor - Lanehurst Gardens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Camp Glide At Maidenbower Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Clover Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Barista And Barrel Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Pre School Crawley Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy
What is Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy 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 Pound Hill Infant Academy last inspected?
Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy 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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