Puddle Ducks Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Puddle Ducks 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 13 May 2013, more than 13 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: Scout And Guide Headquarters, Pack Horse Road, Melbourne Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8BZ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Puddle Ducks Pre-School among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Puddle Ducks Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 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 Puddle Ducks 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 Puddle Ducks Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Newton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Hardinge Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Melbourne Infant School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Melbourne Junior School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Tori & Ben's Farm Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Red Velvet Bakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Puddle Ducks Pre-School
What is Puddle Ducks Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Puddle Ducks Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 13 May 2013.
Is Puddle Ducks 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 Puddle Ducks Pre-School last inspected?
Puddle Ducks Pre-School was last inspected on 13 May 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Puddle Ducks Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Puddle Ducks Pre-School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Puddle Ducks Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Puddle Ducks 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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