Caterlink At St Mewan CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Caterlink At St Mewan CP 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 19 September 2025, 9 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: St Mewan C P School, St Mewan, St Austell, PL26 7DP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Caterlink At St Mewan CP 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% | ← Caterlink At St Mewan CP 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 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 At St Mewan CP 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 Caterlink At St Mewan CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprera Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Meezees Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2019 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Minibugs Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| AGE UK St Austell Hub Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Averlea Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Lee Garden Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Sandwich And Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At St Mewan CP School
What is Caterlink At St Mewan CP School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At St Mewan CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Caterlink At St Mewan CP 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 Caterlink At St Mewan CP School last inspected?
Caterlink At St Mewan CP School was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 At St Mewan CP 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At St Mewan CP School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At St Mewan CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Caterlink At St Mewan CP 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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