Acorn Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Acorn Day Nursery 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 27 November 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: 17 South Street, Castlethorpe, MK19 7EL
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Acorn Day Nursery among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Acorn Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 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 Acorn Day Nursery 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 Acorn Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlethorpe First School (Radcliffe Catering) School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Castlethorpe Village Shop Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Lodge Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Acorn Day Nursery
What is Acorn Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Acorn Day Nursery 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 Acorn Day Nursery last inspected?
Acorn Day Nursery was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Day Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn Day Nursery compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Acorn Day Nursery 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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