Acorn Preserves food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Acorn Preserves 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 26 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: Silverwood Carr Lane, YO61 4AG
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Acorn Preserves among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Acorn Preserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Acorn Preserves 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 Preserves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Care Farm Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Truffled Hog Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Carlton Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| Moonshine Icecream Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Old Barn Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| Abbey Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Newburgh House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Monk Park Farm Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Acorn Preserves
What is Acorn Preserves's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Preserves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 April 2023.
Is Acorn Preserves 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 Preserves last inspected?
Acorn Preserves was last inspected on 26 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Preserves?
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 Acorn Preserves compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Preserves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Acorn Preserves 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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