The Little Acorn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
The Little Acorn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2023, more than 3 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: Job Earnshaw And Bros Complex, Stocksmoor Road, Midgley, WF4 4JG
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Little Acorn among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← The Little Acorn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 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 The Little Acorn 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 Little Acorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Grange Cricket & Athletic Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Hidden Cafe Bar Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Catering The National Mining Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Delta Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Bretton Honesty Box, West Bretton Village Hall Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Little Acorn
What is The Little Acorn's food hygiene rating?
The Little Acorn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 27 April 2023.
Is The Little Acorn 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Acorn last inspected?
The Little Acorn was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Acorn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Acorn compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Acorn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Little Acorn 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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