Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth 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
This is a fresh result: Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: University College Falmouth, Woodlane, Falmouth, TR11 4RH
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth | |
| 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 Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth 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 Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Beach Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Emanuel Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| Gyllyngvase House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Hotel Anacapri Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Chellowdene Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2015 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Balti Curries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth
What is Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth's food hygiene rating?
Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth 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 Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth last inspected?
Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth was last inspected on 28 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 Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth?
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 Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Falmouth Exeter Plus - University College Falmouth 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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