St Dominic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
St Dominic Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 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: St Dominic VA School, Vogus Lane, St Dominick, PL12 6SU
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so St Dominic Primary School sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← St Dominic Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Dominic 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 St Dominic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trehill Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Crocadon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| The Edgcumbe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Harrowbarrow And Metherell Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Harrowbarrow Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| St Mellion VA C Of E School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Coryton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| St Mellion Estate Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about St Dominic Primary School
What is St Dominic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Dominic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 September 2025.
Is St Dominic Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Dominic Primary School last inspected?
St Dominic Primary School was last inspected on 16 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 St Dominic Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Dominic Primary School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while St Dominic Primary School holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects St Dominic 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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