Compass Chartwells at Henley College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Compass Chartwells at Henley College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: Henley College Rotherfield Site Paradise Roa, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1TZ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Compass Chartwells at Henley College sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Compass Chartwells at Henley College | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Compass Chartwells at Henley College 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 Compass Chartwells at Henley College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saracens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2024 |
| Newboy Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 September 2025 |
| Compass Chartwells at Henley College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| d:two Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Culinera at Badgemore Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Circle Trust at Badgemore Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Herbies Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Compass Chartwells at Henley College
What is Compass Chartwells at Henley College's food hygiene rating?
Compass Chartwells at Henley College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Compass Chartwells at Henley College safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Compass Chartwells at Henley College last inspected?
Compass Chartwells at Henley College was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compass Chartwells at Henley College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Compass Chartwells at Henley College compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Compass Chartwells at Henley College holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Compass Chartwells at Henley College 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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