Little Acorns Therapeutic Community food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Little Acorns Therapeutic Community 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 7 September 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: London Beach Farm Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SR
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Little Acorns Therapeutic Community among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Little Acorns Therapeutic Community | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Therapeutic Community 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 Therapeutic Community, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School House Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Raja of Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Little Silver Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Acacia Number 1 Ltd Acacia House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Childhood First, Oakwood House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Halden Heights Care Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| John Howe Turkeys Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| St Michaels Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about Little Acorns Therapeutic Community
What is Little Acorns Therapeutic Community's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Therapeutic Community has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Little Acorns Therapeutic Community 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 Therapeutic Community last inspected?
Little Acorns Therapeutic Community was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Therapeutic Community?
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 Therapeutic Community compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Therapeutic Community is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Little Acorns Therapeutic Community 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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