Archbishop Benson Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Archbishop Benson 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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Archbishop Benson Church Of England Primary School, Bodmin Road, Truro, TR1 1BN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Archbishop Benson 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% | ← Archbishop Benson 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 Archbishop Benson 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 Archbishop Benson Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowena Short Breaks Centre Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Order Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ganges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Flying Aubergine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Charlies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Mega Shakes Truro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Petty Fours Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Archbishop Benson Primary School
What is Archbishop Benson Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Archbishop Benson Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Archbishop Benson 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 Archbishop Benson Primary School last inspected?
Archbishop Benson Primary School was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Archbishop Benson 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 Archbishop Benson 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 Archbishop Benson Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Archbishop Benson 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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