Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: Open University, Walton Drive, Walton Hall, MK7 6AA
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 77% | ← Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 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 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 Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) 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 Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Acorn Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Caldecotte Xperience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation)
What is Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation)'s food hygiene rating?
Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) 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 Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) last inspected?
Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) 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 Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Mulberry Bear Day Nursery & Pre School (Acorn Early Years Foundation) 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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