Chartwells - St Stephens CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Chartwells - St Stephens CP School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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 Stephens Infant & Junior School, Long Park Road, St Stephens, PL12 4AQ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Chartwells - St Stephens CP School sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← Chartwells - St Stephens CP School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Chartwells - St Stephens 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 Chartwells - St Stephens CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Head House School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Church Road Stores Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Asheborough House Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Saltash Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Bishop Cornish C Of E VA Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Asian Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| 2 Guys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells - St Stephens CP School
What is Chartwells - St Stephens CP School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells - St Stephens CP School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Chartwells - St Stephens CP School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chartwells - St Stephens CP School last inspected?
Chartwells - St Stephens CP School was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Chartwells - St Stephens 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells - St Stephens CP School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Chartwells - St Stephens CP School holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Chartwells - St Stephens 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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