Acorns at Westcroft food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Acorns at Westcroft 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 4 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, MK4 4DE
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Acorns at Westcroft 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% | ← Acorns at Westcroft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Acorns at Westcroft 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 Acorns at Westcroft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Acorns at Westcroft
What is Acorns at Westcroft's food hygiene rating?
Acorns at Westcroft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Acorns at Westcroft 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 Acorns at Westcroft last inspected?
Acorns at Westcroft was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Acorns at Westcroft?
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 Acorns at Westcroft 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 Acorns at Westcroft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Acorns at Westcroft 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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