Acorn Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Acorn Academy 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Acorn Academy among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Acorn Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Academy 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 Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Chipping Hill Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Nk Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Acorn Academy
What is Acorn Academy's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Acorn Academy 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 Academy last inspected?
Acorn Academy was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Academy?
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 Academy compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Acorn Academy 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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