Little Acorns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Powys
Little Acorns 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 27 April 2016, 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: Grounds of Crossgates CP School, Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6RE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Little Acorns among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Little Acorns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Little Acorns 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossgates C P School School/college/university | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| Crossgates Service Station (Shop) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ascona Group Crossgates Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| R M Phillips Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Llanbadarn Fawr Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Little Acorns
What is Little Acorns's food hygiene rating?
Little Acorns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 27 April 2016.
Is Little Acorns 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 last inspected?
Little Acorns was last inspected on 27 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Acorns?
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 Little Acorns compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Little Acorns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Little Acorns 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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