Chartwells at Lowry Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Salford
Chartwells at Lowry 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: within Harrop Fold School, Hilton Lane, Worsley, M28 0SY
How it compares in Salford
That puts Chartwells at Lowry Academy among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Chartwells at Lowry Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 215 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 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 Lowry 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 Lowry Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2015 |
| Bee Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| 2UFood Trucks Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Brierley Community Hub and Cafe Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Club 3000 Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Atlas Four Ltd T/A Seven Yays Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Bridgewater Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells at Lowry Academy
What is Chartwells at Lowry Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at Lowry Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Chartwells at Lowry 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 Lowry Academy last inspected?
Chartwells at Lowry Academy was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at Lowry Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lowry Academy compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,881 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at Lowry Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Chartwells at Lowry 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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