The Acorns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
The Acorns holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 July 2013, more than 12 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: 77 Clifton Avenue, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HB
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Acorns sits behind roughly 2,112 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,112 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ← The Acorns | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The 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 The Acorns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Stanley @ Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Catering @ Bevin Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ashby Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about The Acorns
What is The Acorns's food hygiene rating?
The Acorns has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 23 July 2013.
Is The Acorns safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Acorns last inspected?
The Acorns was last inspected on 23 July 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Acorns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Acorns compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,691 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Acorns holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The 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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