Little Acorns Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chorley
Little Acorns Nursery 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
This rating dates from 3 June 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Little Acorns Nursery, 34 Sheep Hill Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, PR6 7JH
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Little Acorns Nursery among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← Little Acorns Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Little Acorns Nursery 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 Little Acorns Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cambian Red Rose School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| China Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Clayton Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Babybrook Nursery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Brookside Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Brookhaven Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Nursery
What is Little Acorns Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Little Acorns Nursery 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 Little Acorns Nursery last inspected?
Little Acorns Nursery was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Nursery?
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 Little Acorns Nursery compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Little Acorns Nursery 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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