Upton Cross Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Upton Cross Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: Upton Cross ACE Academy, Upton Cross, Liskeard, PL14 5AX
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Upton Cross Primary School sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Upton Cross Primary School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Upton Cross 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 Upton Cross Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caradon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Eldon House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Manor House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Pensilva Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Pensilva Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2013 |
| Pensilva School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2013 |
| Wheal Tor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Trevallicks Farm Shop And Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Upton Cross Primary School
What is Upton Cross Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Upton Cross Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Upton Cross Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Upton Cross Primary School last inspected?
Upton Cross Primary School was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Upton Cross Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Upton Cross Primary School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Upton Cross Primary School holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Upton Cross 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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