Acorns Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
Acorns Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2025, 15 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: Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AU
How it compares in Preston
That puts Acorns Primary School among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,176 | 78% | ← Acorns Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 199 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 128 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Primary School 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 Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| A and S Wholesales Meat Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Acorns Primary School
What is Acorns Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Acorns Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Acorns Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorns Primary School last inspected?
Acorns Primary School was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorns Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorns Primary School compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Acorns Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Acorns Primary School 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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