St Michaels C E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
St Michaels C E Primary 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
This is a fresh result: St Michaels C E Primary School was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Michaels School, Penberthy Road, Helston, TR13 8AR
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts St Michaels C E Primary 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% | ← St Michaels C E Primary 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 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 St Michaels C E Primary 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 St Michaels C E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Helston Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2015 |
| The Natural Store Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Pica Rico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cornish Flapjack Shack Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
Questions about St Michaels C E Primary School
What is St Michaels C E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Michaels C E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 May 2026.
Is St Michaels C E Primary 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 St Michaels C E Primary School last inspected?
St Michaels C E Primary School was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 St Michaels C E Primary 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 St Michaels C E Primary School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and St Michaels C E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects St Michaels C E Primary 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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