Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Chartwells @ Corfe Castle 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: Corfe Castle Primary School East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 @ Corfe Castle 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 @ Corfe Castle Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Corfe Castle Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Mortons Manor Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Whistlestop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Love Cake By The Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Carve Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Joe's Cafe Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School
What is Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Chartwells @ Corfe Castle 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 @ Corfe Castle Primary School last inspected?
Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells @ Corfe Castle 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chartwells @ Corfe Castle 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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Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School is one of 30 rated food businesses in Corfe Castle. See every hygiene rating in Corfe Castle →
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