Acorn Cafe
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Acorn Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Kirkleatham Lane, Kirkleatham, TS10 4QR, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 July 2026, 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. Redcar and Cleveland oversees 1,236 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Redcar and Cleveland is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Kirkleatham Lane, Kirkleatham
- Postcode
- TS10 4QR
- Local Authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1100173
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Acorn Cafe?
Acorn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Redcar and Cleveland.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Cafe last inspected?
Acorn Cafe was last inspected on 2026-07-15. 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 Cafe located?
Acorn Cafe is located at Kirkleatham Lane, Kirkleatham , TS10 4QR, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TS10 postcode area.