Acorn Early Years Foundation food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Milton Keynes
Acorn Early Years Foundation 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 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Highland Close, Bletchley, MK3 7PD
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Acorn Early Years Foundation among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Acorn Early Years Foundation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 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 Acorn Early Years Foundation 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 Early Years Foundation, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abbeys Primary School (Dolce Ltd) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Abbeys Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Buttons Pre-School Abbeys Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| AHR Homes Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary School (EB's Catering) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bletchley House (Gold Care Homes) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Ayaso Nice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Acorn Early Years Foundation
What is Acorn Early Years Foundation's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Early Years Foundation has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Acorn Early Years Foundation 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 Acorn Early Years Foundation last inspected?
Acorn Early Years Foundation was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acorn Early Years Foundation?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acorn Early Years Foundation compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Early Years Foundation is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Acorn Early Years Foundation 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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