Acorn Hove food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brighton and Hove
Acorn Hove holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 6NR
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Acorn Hove sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← Acorn Hove | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hove 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 Hove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asher Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aramark @ Sussex County Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Acorn Hove
What is Acorn Hove's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Hove has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 28 February 2023.
Is Acorn Hove safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorn Hove last inspected?
Acorn Hove was last inspected on 28 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Hove?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn Hove compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, while Acorn Hove holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Acorn Hove 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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