Acorn Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Acorn Meats 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: 7-9 Front Street, York, YO24 3BW
How it compares in York
That puts Acorn Meats 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% | ← Acorn Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Acorn Meats 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 Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Acomb Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Belly Buster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Acomb Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| All is Sweet Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
| Acomb Mega Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Acorn Meats
What is Acorn Meats's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Acorn Meats 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 Meats last inspected?
Acorn Meats was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months 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 Acorn Meats?
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 Meats compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Acorn Meats 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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