The Acorns Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wealden
The Acorns Bed and Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2024, more than 2 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: The Acorns Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, BN27 4PR
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Acorns Bed and Breakfast among the 1,013 places in Wealden 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Acorns Bed and Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Very 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 The Acorns Bed and Breakfast 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 The Acorns Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Fruit Farm Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Herstmonceux Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Herstmonceux Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Herstmonceux Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Geo's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Acorns Bed and Breakfast
What is The Acorns Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Acorns Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 18 March 2024.
Is The Acorns Bed and Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Acorns Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
The Acorns Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 18 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Acorns Bed and Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Acorns Bed and Breakfast compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Acorns Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Acorns Bed and Breakfast 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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