Little Acorns Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dacorum
Little Acorns Preschool 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 20 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: Warners End Community Centre, Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3QG
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Little Acorns Preschool among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Little Acorns Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 Preschool 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 Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Dacorum Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boxmoor Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Boxmoor Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Chaulden Adventure Playground Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Chaulden Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| CoachingMe Limited School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Preschool
What is Little Acorns Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 20 April 2023.
Is Little Acorns Preschool 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 Preschool last inspected?
Little Acorns Preschool was last inspected on 20 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Preschool?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Acorns Preschool compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Little Acorns Preschool 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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