Little Acorns Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newport
Little Acorns Playgroup 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 28 April 2017, more than 9 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: Carnegie Library, Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0GP
How it compares in Newport
That puts Little Acorns Playgroup among the 903 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 903 | 78% | ← Little Acorns Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Little Acorns Playgroup 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 Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBK Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Apex (V S Stores) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2014 |
| Bespoke Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Blaina Wharf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Chicken Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bombay Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bragu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Little Acorns Playgroup
What is Little Acorns Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 28 April 2017.
Is Little Acorns Playgroup 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 Playgroup last inspected?
Little Acorns Playgroup was last inspected on 28 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns Playgroup?
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 Little Acorns Playgroup compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Little Acorns Playgroup 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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