Mousehole School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Mousehole 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 1 October 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: Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, TR19 6QQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Mousehole 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% | ← Mousehole 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 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 Mousehole 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 Mousehole School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Jessies Dairy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Hole Foods Deli Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| 2 Fore Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Four Teas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| No. 1 Deli And Stores Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Mousehole AFC And Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Mousehole School
What is Mousehole School's food hygiene rating?
Mousehole School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Mousehole 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 Mousehole School last inspected?
Mousehole School was last inspected on 1 October 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 Mousehole 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mousehole School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Mousehole School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Mousehole 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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Understanding this rating
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