Chartwells food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Arun
Chartwells 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 11 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: White Meadows Primary School Whitelea Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7JL
How it compares in Arun
That puts Chartwells among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Chartwells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BakeAway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Chicken world Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Dew Drop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| AA mini market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
Questions about Chartwells
What is Chartwells's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Chartwells 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 last inspected?
Chartwells was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Chartwells 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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