Acorn & Pip food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kirklees
Acorn & Pip 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 12 February 2025, 16 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: 6-7 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AN
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Acorn & Pip among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Acorn & Pip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Very 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 Acorn & Pip 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 & Pip, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Harris Village Butchers Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2014 |
| Green Valley Grocery Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Culture Co Holding Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Gourmet! Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chopsticks Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Cornfields Nursery Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Arty Explorers Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Acorn & Pip
What is Acorn & Pip's food hygiene rating?
Acorn & Pip has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Acorn & Pip 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 Acorn & Pip last inspected?
Acorn & Pip was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn & Pip?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn & Pip compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn & Pip is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Acorn & Pip 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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