Launceston College Catering Department food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Launceston College Catering Department 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 22 January 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: Launceston College, Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Launceston College Catering Department 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% | ← Launceston College Catering Department | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Launceston College Catering Department 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 Launceston College Catering Department, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Hospital Caring Premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2019 |
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2018 |
| Kernow House Care Home Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Rowes Bakery Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Launceston College Catering Department
What is Launceston College Catering Department's food hygiene rating?
Launceston College Catering Department has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Launceston College Catering Department 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 Launceston College Catering Department last inspected?
Launceston College Catering Department was last inspected on 22 January 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 Launceston College Catering Department?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Launceston College Catering Department compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Launceston College Catering Department is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Launceston College Catering Department 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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