Pencalenick School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Pencalenick 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 7 May 2026, 2 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 Clement, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Pencalenick 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% | ← Pencalenick 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pencalenick School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penair School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Marguerites Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Charlies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Camp Kernow Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Order Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Polwhele House School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Lowena Short Breaks Centre Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Leiths Cooking School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Pencalenick School
What is Pencalenick School's food hygiene rating?
Pencalenick School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Pencalenick 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 Pencalenick School last inspected?
Pencalenick School was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does Pencalenick School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Pencalenick School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Pencalenick 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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