Acorns Community Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Acorns Community Preschool 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
The rating dates from 20 September 2022, more than 3 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: Hanover Hall, Jennings Road, Totton, SO40 3BA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Acorns Community Preschool among the 1,154 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Acorns Community Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Acorns Community Preschool 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 Acorns Community Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Totton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Forest Park Senior School School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Acorns Community Preschool
What is Acorns Community Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Acorns Community Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 20 September 2022.
Is Acorns Community Preschool 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 Acorns Community Preschool last inspected?
Acorns Community Preschool was last inspected on 20 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorns Community Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorns Community Preschool compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Acorns Community Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Acorns Community Preschool 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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