Curnow School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Curnow 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 19 September 2025, 9 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: The Curnow School, Drump Road, Redruth, TR15 1LU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Curnow 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% | ← Curnow 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 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 Curnow 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 Curnow School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Miners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2016 |
| Amity Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Greg And Lou's Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Appleton Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Hatters Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Golden Koi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Curnow School
What is Curnow School's food hygiene rating?
Curnow School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Curnow 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 Curnow School last inspected?
Curnow School was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Curnow School?
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 Curnow School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Curnow School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Curnow 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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