Acorn Montessori School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Acorn Montessori School 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 25 November 2015, more than 10 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: Gerrards Cross Youth Centre, The Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, SL9 7AD
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Acorn Montessori School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Acorn Montessori School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 617 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 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 Acorn Montessori School 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 Montessori School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross Community Association Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Buckingham House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| J J Toys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| @homePizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Fego Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2015 |
| My Ohana Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| GAIL's Bakery Gerrards Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
Questions about Acorn Montessori School
What is Acorn Montessori School's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Montessori School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 November 2015.
Is Acorn Montessori School 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 Montessori School last inspected?
Acorn Montessori School was last inspected on 25 November 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Montessori School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Acorn Montessori School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Montessori School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Acorn Montessori School 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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