Altarnun Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Altarnun 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Five Lanes, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7RZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Altarnun 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% | ← Altarnun 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 Very 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 Altarnun 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 Altarnun Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 August 2025 |
| Peredur Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bodmin Moor Services Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 April 2026 |
| The Rising Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bowden Derra Park Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Three Cows On't Green Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2016 |
Questions about Altarnun Community Primary School
What is Altarnun Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Altarnun Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Altarnun 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 Altarnun Community Primary School last inspected?
Altarnun Community Primary School was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Altarnun Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Altarnun 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 Altarnun Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Altarnun 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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