Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering 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
This is a fresh result: Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chesterton Primary School, Brittain Avenue, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 7NT
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering 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.
Questions about Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering
What is Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering's food hygiene rating?
Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering 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 Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering last inspected?
Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering?
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 Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Chesterton Primary School - Chartwells Catering 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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Understanding this rating
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