Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Benson

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-18

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Benson is a school/college/university located at Harris Primary Academy Benson, West Way, Croydon, CR0 8RQ, in the Croydon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 2025, 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. Croydon oversees 3,128 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Croydon is 4.5 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Harris Primary Academy Benson, West Way, Croydon
Postcode
CR0 8RQ
Local Authority
Croydon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
6513

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Benson?

Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Benson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Croydon.

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 At Harris Primary Academy Benson last inspected?

Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Benson was last inspected on 2025-09-18. 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 At Harris Primary Academy Benson located?

Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Benson is located at Harris Primary Academy Benson, West Way, Croydon , CR0 8RQ, in the Croydon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CR0 postcode area.