Acorn Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Acorn Pharmacy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: 8-10 Main Road, NG16 5JW
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Acorn Pharmacy among the 668 places in Ashfield 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Acorn Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakedbychelsyx Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Amber View Care Home Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Dale Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Clowns Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Anvil Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Creative Care (East Midlands) Ltd At The Old Vicarage Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Acorn Pharmacy
What is Acorn Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 5 April 2023.
Is Acorn Pharmacy 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorn Pharmacy last inspected?
Acorn Pharmacy was last inspected on 5 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Pharmacy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn Pharmacy compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Acorn Pharmacy 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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