Smart Start Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Smart Start Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Smart Start Pre-School was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lidn Park, Quarry Crescent, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, PL15 7PF
How this rating has changed
Smart Start Pre-School was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Smart Start Pre-School among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Smart Start Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 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 Smart Start Pre-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 Smart Start Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriel Ministries Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Launceston Football & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza, Launceston Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| St Catherines Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Philip Warren Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Kernow House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Proper Ansome Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Smart Start Pre-School
What is Smart Start Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Smart Start Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Smart Start Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smart Start Pre-School last inspected?
Smart Start Pre-School was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smart Start Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smart Start Pre-School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Smart Start Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Smart Start Pre-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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Understanding this rating
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