Little Acorns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Little Acorns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 July 2024, 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: 1a Main Street, Copmanthorpe, YO23 3ST
How it compares in York
That puts Little Acorns among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Little Acorns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copmanthorpe Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Copmanthorpe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Anteiku Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Copmanthorpe Child Care Centre Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Copmanthorpe Sports & Comm Centre Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2021 |
| Copmanthorpe Pharmacy Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2010 |
| Hutchison Catering at Copmanthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns
What is Little Acorns's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 6 July 2024.
Is Little Acorns 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Acorns last inspected?
Little Acorns was last inspected on 6 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns?
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 compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Little Acorns 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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