Copper Fields School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Copper Fields 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: Delaware Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Copper Fields School among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Copper Fields School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 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 Copper Fields 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 Copper Fields School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleashed Pizzaria Mobile caterer | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Caterlink - Delaware Primary Academy School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Delaware Pre-School Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Dave's Chip Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cornish Chip Co/ Chip Hop Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| Gunnislake Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
Questions about Copper Fields School
What is Copper Fields School's food hygiene rating?
Copper Fields School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Copper Fields 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 Copper Fields School last inspected?
Copper Fields School was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Copper Fields School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Copper Fields School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Copper Fields School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Copper Fields 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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