Little Acorns

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Little Acorns is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Woodlea, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6HJ, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 April 2025, 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Northumberland oversees 3,530 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.9 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
Woodlea, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland
Postcode
NE64 6HJ
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
841967

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Little Acorns?

Little Acorns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Northumberland.

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 last inspected?

Little Acorns was last inspected on 2025-04-01. 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 located?

Little Acorns is located at Woodlea, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland , NE64 6HJ, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE64 postcode area.