The Acorn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
The Acorn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Acorn Cafe High Street, Borth, SY24 5JF
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts The Acorn among the 688 places in Ceredigion holding top marks, 72% 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 | 688 | 72% | ← The Acorn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 The Acorn 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 The Acorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borth tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2021 |
| Jarvis & Sons Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 232 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Canol Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| It's a Gift Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2009 |
| The Sands restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Libanus 1877 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) Pub/bar/nightclub | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2018 |
Questions about The Acorn
What is The Acorn's food hygiene rating?
The Acorn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 26 September 2024.
Is The Acorn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Acorn last inspected?
The Acorn was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Acorn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Acorn compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and The Acorn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects The Acorn 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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