Caterlink @ Penrice Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Caterlink @ Penrice Academy 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 12 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: Penrice Academy, Charlestown Road, Charlestown, PL25 3NR
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Caterlink @ Penrice Academy 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% | ← Caterlink @ Penrice Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caterlink @ Penrice Academy 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 Caterlink @ Penrice Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Caterlink At Mount Charles School School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bridge 49 Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2015 |
| Mary's Pastys Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Francines Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Duke Of Cornwall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Holmbush Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Penrice Academy
What is Caterlink @ Penrice Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Penrice Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Penrice Academy 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 Caterlink @ Penrice Academy last inspected?
Caterlink @ Penrice Academy was last inspected on 12 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 Caterlink @ Penrice Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Penrice Academy compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Penrice Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Caterlink @ Penrice Academy 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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