Acorn Children's Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lewisham
Acorn Children's Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 August 2025, 11 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: Acorn Childrens Club, 14-20 Ackroyd Road, Crofton Park, SE23 1DL
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Acorn Children's Club sits behind roughly 1,252 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ← Acorn Children's Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Children's Club 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 Children's Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Acorn Children's Club
What is Acorn Children's Club's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Children's Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 15 August 2025.
Is Acorn Children's Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorn Children's Club last inspected?
Acorn Children's Club was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Children's Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn Children's Club compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Acorn Children's Club holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Acorn Children's Club 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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