Children's Ark food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Children's Ark 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
This is a fresh result: Children's Ark was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Childrens Ark, Pendeen School, Church Road, TR19 7SE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Children's Ark 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% | ← Children's Ark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Children's Ark 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 Children's Ark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendeen Lunch Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Pendeen School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Pendeen Craft And Produce Fair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| North Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Field House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Trewellard Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 May 2025 |
| Counthouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Trewellard Meadery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Children's Ark
What is Children's Ark's food hygiene rating?
Children's Ark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Children's Ark 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 Children's Ark last inspected?
Children's Ark was last inspected on 21 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 Children's Ark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Children's Ark compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Children's Ark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Children's Ark 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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