Acorn Childcare Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Acorn Childcare Centre 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
This is a fresh result: Acorn Childcare Centre was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Malcolm Sargent Gm School, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SR
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Acorn Childcare Centre among the 917 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 917 | 84% | ← Acorn Childcare Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Childcare Centre 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 Childcare Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| MACCA Sports Academies Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Go Local Sutherland Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Casterton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Meadows View School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ark Foundry Road Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Gilberts Gang Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| St Gilbert's CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Acorn Childcare Centre
What is Acorn Childcare Centre's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Childcare Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Acorn Childcare Centre 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 Acorn Childcare Centre last inspected?
Acorn Childcare Centre was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Childcare Centre?
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 Childcare Centre compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Childcare Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Acorn Childcare Centre 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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