Little Acorns Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chesterfield
Little Acorns Day Nursery 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor, Ashgate Road, S40 4AA
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Little Acorns Day Nursery among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← Little Acorns Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 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 Little Acorns Day 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 Little Acorns Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ashleigh House Residential Home Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Brampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chesterfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Breathe Pilates Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brampton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Charis Soup Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Day Nursery
What is Little Acorns Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Little Acorns Day 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Acorns Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Acorns Day Nursery was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Acorns Day Nursery compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Little Acorns Day 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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