Ducklings Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Ducklings 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 June 2022, 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: 18 Welford Road, Creaton, West Northamptonshire, NN6 8NH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Ducklings Pre-School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Ducklings Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Ducklings 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 Ducklings Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jomidar lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 January 2026 |
| Creaton United Reform Church Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Creaton Village Shop Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Creaton Grange Ales Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Peckish Festival Food Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Speckled Bakery Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Ducklings Pre-School
What is Ducklings Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Ducklings Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 June 2022.
Is Ducklings 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 Ducklings Pre-School last inspected?
Ducklings Pre-School was last inspected on 10 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ducklings Pre-School?
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 Ducklings Pre-School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ducklings Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Ducklings 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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