Acorn to oak nursery ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Acorn to oak nursery ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 May 2026, 3 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: 169 Crook Lane, Winsford, CW7 3DR
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
A 2 is rare: only 35 of 2,696 rated places in Cheshire West and Chester score this low, about one in 77. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ← Acorn to oak nursery ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Acorn to oak nursery ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Acorn to oak nursery ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Wharton Other catering premises | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| S4YC@Wharton Nursery Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Canton Fusions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Polar Palace Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Acorn to oak nursery ltd
What is Acorn to oak nursery ltd's food hygiene rating?
Acorn to oak nursery ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Acorn to oak nursery ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Acorn to oak nursery ltd last inspected?
Acorn to oak nursery ltd was last inspected on 22 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn to oak nursery ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn to oak nursery ltd compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Acorn to oak nursery ltd holds a 2. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Acorn to oak nursery ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cheshire West and Chester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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