Helmdon Acorns Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Helmdon Acorns Pre-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 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hintons Close, Helmdon, NN13 5QP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Helmdon Acorns Pre-School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Helmdon Acorns Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Helmdon Acorns Pre-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 Helmdon Acorns Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering School/college/university | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Helmdon Community Larder Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| The Fat Landlord Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Helmdon Acorns Pre-School
What is Helmdon Acorns Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Helmdon Acorns Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Helmdon Acorns Pre-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 Helmdon Acorns Pre-School last inspected?
Helmdon Acorns Pre-School was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Helmdon Acorns Pre-School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helmdon Acorns Pre-School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Helmdon Acorns Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Helmdon Acorns Pre-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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