Acorns Out of School Club

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Acorns Out of School Club is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Out Of School Care, Cobbs Brow Primary School, Manfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SU, in the West Lancashire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 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 0 — 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. West Lancashire oversees 918 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Lancashire 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Out Of School Care, Cobbs Brow Primary School, Manfield, Skelmersdale
Postcode
WN8 6SU
Local Authority
West Lancashire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
183944

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Acorns Out of School Club?

Acorns Out of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Lancashire.

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 Acorns Out of School Club last inspected?

Acorns Out of School Club was last inspected on 2025-03-03. 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 Acorns Out of School Club located?

Acorns Out of School Club is located at Out Of School Care, Cobbs Brow Primary School, Manfield, Skelmersdale , WN8 6SU, in the West Lancashire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN8 postcode area.