Chartwells at Hawthorns School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Worthing
Chartwells at Hawthorns 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hawthorns Primary School 9 Poplar Road, Worthing, BN13 3EZ
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Chartwells at Hawthorns School among the 758 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 | 758 | 81% | ← Chartwells at Hawthorns School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Kiddies Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Aramark at Northbrook College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Arundel Restaurant and Brookes Coffee Shop School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Durrington - The Boulevard PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bee Sweet Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Castle Goring Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
Questions about Chartwells at Hawthorns School
What is Chartwells at Hawthorns School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Hawthorns School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Chartwells at Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns School last inspected?
Chartwells at Hawthorns School was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Hawthorns 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells at Hawthorns School compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Hawthorns School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Chartwells at Hawthorns 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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