Little Acorns Pre School Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ipswich
Little Acorns Pre School 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Sidegate Primary School, Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Little Acorns Pre School Nursery among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← Little Acorns Pre School Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 Little Acorns Pre School Nursery 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 Little Acorns Pre School Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Bake Me Happy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Ashcott House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Al Amin Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Britannia Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Amber Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Pre School Nursery
What is Little Acorns Pre School Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Pre School Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Little Acorns Pre School 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 Pre School Nursery last inspected?
Little Acorns Pre School Nursery was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Pre School Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Acorns Pre School Nursery compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Pre School Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Little Acorns Pre School 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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