Acorn to Oaks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Helens
Acorn to Oaks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 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: 45 Quayle Close, Haydock, WA11 0GX
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Acorn to Oaks among the 912 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 912 | 72% | ← Acorn to Oaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Acorn to Oaks 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 to Oaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Croft Care Home Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bosh Bosh Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Blossoms Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Chip Pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Chesworth Butchers Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| Choose Me Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Cardbucks Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Acorn to Oaks
What is Acorn to Oaks's food hygiene rating?
Acorn to Oaks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Acorn to Oaks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorn to Oaks last inspected?
Acorn to Oaks was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn to Oaks?
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 Acorn to Oaks compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn to Oaks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Acorn to Oaks 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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