Puddleducks Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stroud
Puddleducks Playgroup 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 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
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How it compares in Stroud
That puts Puddleducks Playgroup among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Puddleducks Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Puddleducks Playgroup 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 Puddleducks Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Plate CIC School/college/university | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Atlas Camps Caring Premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Chalford Hill Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Weekly Wednesday Drop-In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2015 |
| Fourways Garage Retailers - other | 384 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chalford Community Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2012 |
| The Old Neighbourhood Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Pudney Pie Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Puddleducks Playgroup
What is Puddleducks Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Puddleducks Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Puddleducks Playgroup 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 Puddleducks Playgroup last inspected?
Puddleducks Playgroup was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Puddleducks Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Puddleducks Playgroup compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Puddleducks Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Puddleducks Playgroup 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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