Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Poverty Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 3DT, in the Sefton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Sefton oversees 2,371 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sefton is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Poverty Lane, Maghull, Liverpool
Postcode
L31 3DT
Local Authority
Sefton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
148717

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho?

Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sefton.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho last inspected?

Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho was last inspected on 2025-10-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho located?

Little Acorns (Summerhill Scho is located at Poverty Lane, Maghull, Liverpool , L31 3DT, in the Sefton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the L31 postcode area.