Chartwells

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-03
Top 50% in Lewisham
Rating changed from 4 since 2025-03-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Chartwells is a school/college/university located at Chartwells at Perrymount Primary Sch Perrymount, Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2PX, in the Lewisham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lewisham oversees 2,470 registered food businesses, of which 68% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewisham is 4.4 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 24 March 2025.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Chartwells at Perrymount Primary Sch Perrymount, Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London
Postcode
SE23 2PX
Local Authority
Lewisham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1598981

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2025-03-24

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Chartwells?

Chartwells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewisham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Chartwells last inspected?

Chartwells was last inspected on 2026-03-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Chartwells located?

Chartwells is located at Chartwells at Perrymount Primary Sch Perrymount, Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London , SE23 2PX, in the Lewisham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE23 postcode area.