Penpol School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Penpol School 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
This is a fresh result: Penpol School was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 St Georges Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4AH
How this rating has changed
Penpol School was re-inspected on 1 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 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 Penpol School 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% | ← Penpol School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Penpol 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 Penpol School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penmeneth House Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Cookie Mob Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
| Loaded Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Nourish Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Sanders Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Philp's Bakery Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Station Villa Residential Home Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bonaer Nursing Home Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Penpol School
What is Penpol School's food hygiene rating?
Penpol School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Penpol 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penpol School last inspected?
Penpol School was last inspected on 1 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 Penpol 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 Penpol School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Penpol School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Penpol 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Penpol School is one of 119 rated food businesses in Hayle. See every hygiene rating in Hayle →
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