Little Acorns Pre-School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Little Acorns Pre-School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO17 1RL, in the Southampton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 September 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. Southampton oversees 1,717 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Southampton is 4.5 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
Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, Southampton
Postcode
SO17 1RL
Local Authority
Southampton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
219947

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Acorns Pre-School?

Little Acorns Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Southampton.

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 Pre-School last inspected?

Little Acorns Pre-School was last inspected on 2024-09-06. 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 Pre-School located?

Little Acorns Pre-School is located at Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, Southampton , SO17 1RL, in the Southampton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SO17 postcode area.