Sandy Hill Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Sandy Hill 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3AT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Sandy Hill 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% | ← Sandy Hill 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 Sandy Hill 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 Sandy Hill Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francines Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Mary's Pastys Manufacturers/packers | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| L & V Pearce & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bridge 49 Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2015 |
| Cosy Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Penrice Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Duke Of Cornwall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Caterlink At Mount Charles School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Sandy Hill Academy
What is Sandy Hill Academy's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Hill Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Sandy Hill 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 Sandy Hill Academy last inspected?
Sandy Hill Academy was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Sandy Hill 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 Sandy Hill Academy compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Hill Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Sandy Hill 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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Understanding this rating
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