Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reigate and Banstead
Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary 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 10 March 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: Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3LH
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 183 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 Lime Tree Primary 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 Lime Tree Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints South Merstham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Corners Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2021 |
| First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Chick-In Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery And Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| BWT UK Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2021 |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School
What is Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary 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 Lime Tree Primary School last inspected?
Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary 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 Lime Tree Primary School compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 911 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary 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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