The Acorn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hyndburn
The Acorn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Acorn was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hyndburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PY
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts The Acorn among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← The Acorn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 The Acorn 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 The Acorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bulk Bargains Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Dessert Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about The Acorn
What is The Acorn's food hygiene rating?
The Acorn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Acorn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Acorn last inspected?
The Acorn was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Acorn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Acorn compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Acorn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Acorn 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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