Kernow Learning - St Merryn School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Kernow Learning - St Merryn 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 23 January 2025, 17 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 Merryn School, St Merryn, Padstow, PL28 8NP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Kernow Learning - St Merryn 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% | ← Kernow Learning - St Merryn 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 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 Kernow Learning - St Merryn 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 Kernow Learning - St Merryn School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 June 2026 |
| Spring House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Rafferty's Cafe And Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Doghouse Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Reggies Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| The Atlantic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Higher Harlyn Caravan Park And Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Kernow Learning - St Merryn School
What is Kernow Learning - St Merryn School's food hygiene rating?
Kernow Learning - St Merryn School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Kernow Learning - St Merryn 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 Kernow Learning - St Merryn School last inspected?
Kernow Learning - St Merryn School was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Kernow Learning - St Merryn School?
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 Kernow Learning - St Merryn School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Kernow Learning - St Merryn School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Kernow Learning - St Merryn 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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