Ponsanooth Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Ponsanooth Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: The Cabin, Ponsanooth Playing Field, Ponsvale, TR3 7RQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Ponsanooth Preschool 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% | ← Ponsanooth Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ponsanooth Preschool 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 Ponsanooth Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennall Vale School School/college/university | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Blooming Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ponsanooth Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2016 |
| Duchy Game Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Hideaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Lockys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Pelean Produce Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Lynher Dairies Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Ponsanooth Preschool
What is Ponsanooth Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Ponsanooth Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Ponsanooth Preschool 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponsanooth Preschool last inspected?
Ponsanooth Preschool was last inspected on 6 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 Ponsanooth Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ponsanooth Preschool compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Ponsanooth Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ponsanooth Preschool 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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