Little Acorns Ruthin food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Denbighshire
Little Acorns Ruthin 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 8 December 2023, more than 2 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: Rhos Street School Ffordd Glasdir, Ruthin, LL15 1QQ
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Acorns Ruthin sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← Little Acorns Ruthin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Little Acorns Ruthin 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 Ruthin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhos Street Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Strand Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2024 |
| Dyffryn Service Station Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| SGN Retail Ruthin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Ruthin
What is Little Acorns Ruthin's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Ruthin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 8 December 2023.
Is Little Acorns Ruthin 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 Little Acorns Ruthin last inspected?
Little Acorns Ruthin was last inspected on 8 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Ruthin?
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 Little Acorns Ruthin compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Little Acorns Ruthin holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Little Acorns Ruthin 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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