Acorn Park School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Acorn Park School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: Acorn Park School Mill Road, Banham, NR16 2HU
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Acorn Park School among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Acorn Park School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 Park School 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 Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Seager Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Banham Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Banham Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| The Garden House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Banham Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
Questions about Acorn Park School
What is Acorn Park School's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Park School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Acorn Park School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorn Park School last inspected?
Acorn Park School was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Park School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Park School compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Park School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Acorn Park School 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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