Polruan Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Polruan Primary Academy 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: Polruan Junior & Infant School, St Saviours Hill, Polruan, PL23 1PS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Polruan Primary Academy among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Polruan Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Very 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 Polruan Primary Academy 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 Polruan Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Fowey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Kitty's Koffji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Willow's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Red Rocket Takeaway Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Pintxo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Fowey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Royal Fowey Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Polruan Primary Academy
What is Polruan Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Polruan Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Polruan Primary Academy 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 Polruan Primary Academy last inspected?
Polruan Primary Academy was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Polruan Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Polruan Primary Academy compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Polruan Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Polruan Primary Academy 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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