South Petherwin Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
South Petherwin Community Primary 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
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: South Petherwin CP School, South Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 7LE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts South Petherwin Community Primary 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% | ← South Petherwin Community Primary 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 South Petherwin Community 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frog And Bucket Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Penbownder House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Philip Warren Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Home Farm Trust Respite Centre Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2014 |
| Tregadillett Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Eliot Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2026 |
| Smart Start Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Launceston Football & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about South Petherwin Community Primary School
What is South Petherwin Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
South Petherwin Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 November 2025.
Is South Petherwin Community Primary 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School last inspected?
South Petherwin Community Primary School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 South Petherwin Community Primary 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 South Petherwin Community Primary School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and South Petherwin Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects South Petherwin Community 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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