Muddy Puddles Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Muddy Puddles Pre-School 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 10 January 2019, more than 7 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: St Peters Church Hall, Ashley Common Road, Ashley, BH25 5AR
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Muddy Puddles Pre-School among the 1,153 places in New Forest 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Muddy Puddles Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Muddy Puddles Pre-School 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 Muddy Puddles Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdells Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Ashley Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Ashley Foodmarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Ashley Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ashley Infants School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Little Trees Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| Contemplation Care (Denehurst) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Caterplus at Woolridge View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Muddy Puddles Pre-School
What is Muddy Puddles Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Puddles Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 January 2019.
Is Muddy Puddles Pre-School 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 Muddy Puddles Pre-School last inspected?
Muddy Puddles Pre-School was last inspected on 10 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Muddy Puddles Pre-School?
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 Muddy Puddles Pre-School compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Muddy Puddles Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Muddy Puddles Pre-School 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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