Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Worthing
Chartwells at Thomas A Becket 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Thomas A Becket Infant School 60A Pelham Road, Worthing, BN13 1JB
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School among the 756 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 756 | 81% | ← Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Thomas A Becket 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 Thomas A Becket School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Playgroup Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Asian Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Camowen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bodhi’s Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bee Sweet Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Andy's Angels Grief Play Cafe Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Café at Hope Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School
What is Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Chartwells at Thomas A Becket 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 Thomas A Becket School last inspected?
Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School?
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 Thomas A Becket School compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Thomas A Becket School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Chartwells at Thomas A Becket 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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