Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tonbridge and Malling
Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar 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 2 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: Tonbridge Grammar School For Girls, Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% 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 | 760 | 79% | ← Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Tonbridge Grammar 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 Tonbridge Grammar School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Services At Weald Of Kent Grammar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Tonbridge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Independent Catering Management At Royal Rise Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Independent Catering Management Ltd At The Judd School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering At North Kent College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Angel (Tonbridge) Indoor Bowls Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| C And S Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School
What is Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar 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 Tonbridge Grammar School last inspected?
Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School?
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 Tonbridge Grammar School compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Chartwells At Tonbridge Grammar 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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