Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Arkley's Little Acorns 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 3 November 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: Arkley Village Hall Brickfield Lane Barnet, EN5 3LD
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Arkley's Little Acorns 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 Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Nest Montessori School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barnet Lane Clinic Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Barnet Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bells Hill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Belmont Mill Hill Peparatory School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Carlton Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery
What is Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 3 November 2022.
Is Arkley's Little Acorns 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 Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery last inspected?
Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery was last inspected on 3 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery?
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 Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Arkley's Little Acorns Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Arkley's Little Acorns 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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