Little Acorns Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
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
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 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: 36 Kneesworth Street, Royston, SG8 5AB
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Little Acorns Nursery among the 791 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 791 | 78% | ← Little Acorns Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Royston Church House Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Thai Rack Glass House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Between Buns Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Fish'n Chick'n Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| King James Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| The Royston Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
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 North Hertfordshire Council on 11 November 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 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Little Acorns Nursery compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire 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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Little Acorns Nursery is one of 110 rated food businesses in Royston. See every hygiene rating in Royston →
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