Jacobstow Community Academy

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Jacobstow Community Academy is a school/college/university located at Jacobstow Community Primary School, School Lane, Jacobstow, Bude, EX23 0BR, in the Cornwall local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cornwall oversees 5,272 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cornwall is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Jacobstow Community Primary School, School Lane, Jacobstow, Bude
Postcode
EX23 0BR
Local Authority
Cornwall
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1693375

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Jacobstow Community Academy?

Jacobstow Community Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cornwall.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Jacobstow Community Academy last inspected?

Jacobstow Community Academy was last inspected on 2025-09-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Jacobstow Community Academy located?

Jacobstow Community Academy is located at Jacobstow Community Primary School, School Lane, Jacobstow, Bude , EX23 0BR, in the Cornwall local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX23 postcode area.