Acorn Care Providers

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-03-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Acorn Care Providers is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 65 Downend Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5EF, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 March 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Gloucestershire oversees 2,142 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Gloucestershire is 4.7 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
65 Downend Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire
Postcode
BS16 5EF
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1493236

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Acorn Care Providers?

Acorn Care Providers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Gloucestershire.

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 Acorn Care Providers last inspected?

Acorn Care Providers was last inspected on 2024-03-08. 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 Acorn Care Providers located?

Acorn Care Providers is located at 65 Downend Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire , BS16 5EF, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS16 postcode area.