Delaware Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Delaware Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 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: Delaware Pre School, Albaston, Gunnislake, PL18 9EN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Delaware Pre-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% | ← Delaware Pre-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 Delaware Pre-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 Delaware Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink - Delaware Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Copper Fields School School/college/university | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Unleashed Pizzaria Mobile caterer | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Dave's Chip Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cornish Chip Co/ Chip Hop Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| Stephens Event Catering - Coffee And Doughnuts Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Delaware Pre-School
What is Delaware Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Delaware Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Delaware Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Delaware Pre-School last inspected?
Delaware Pre-School was last inspected on 5 December 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 Delaware Pre-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 Delaware Pre-School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Delaware Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Delaware Pre-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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Delaware Pre-School is one of 18 rated food businesses in Gunnislake. See every hygiene rating in Gunnislake →
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