Acorn Education and Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Berkshire
Acorn Education and Care 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: Spinney House Mill Lane, Kintbury, Hungerford, RG17 9SA
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Acorn Education and Care among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Acorn Education and Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 Acorn Education and Care 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 Acorn Education and Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Woodworking Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dundas Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Blue Ball Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterplus at Notrees Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
Questions about Acorn Education and Care
What is Acorn Education and Care's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Education and Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Acorn Education and Care 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 Acorn Education and Care last inspected?
Acorn Education and Care was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Education and Care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Acorn Education and Care compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Education and Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Acorn Education and Care 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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