Puddle Ducks Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Powys
Puddle Ducks Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ysgol y Mynydd Du, Hay Road, Talgarth, LD3 0DQ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Puddle Ducks Preschool among the 1,720 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Puddle Ducks Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Puddle Ducks Preschool none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Puddle Ducks Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du Community Room Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| The New Gurkha Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The Chatter Box at Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Castle Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| St John Ambulance Badgers & Cadets School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Puddle Ducks Preschool
What is Puddle Ducks Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Puddle Ducks Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 1 December 2021.
Is Puddle Ducks Preschool safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Puddle Ducks Preschool last inspected?
Puddle Ducks Preschool was last inspected on 1 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Puddle Ducks Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Puddle Ducks Preschool compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Puddle Ducks Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Puddle Ducks Preschool and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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