Acorn Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westminster
Acorn Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Mod Main Building Horse Guards Avenue, London, SW1A 2HB
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Acorn Nursery among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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 | 3,663 | 70% | ← Acorn Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 846 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 85 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 447 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 Nursery 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 Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 20 Air cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Acorn Nursery
What is Acorn Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Acorn Nursery 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acorn Nursery last inspected?
Acorn Nursery was last inspected on 29 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Nursery?
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 Nursery compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,234 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Acorn Nursery 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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