Mucky Pups Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochford
Mucky Pups Pre School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 3 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.
Address: Scout Hut, Magnolia Road, Rochford, SS4 3AD
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Mucky Pups Pre School among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Mucky Pups Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Mucky Pups 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 Mucky Pups Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkwell Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe 206 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Holt Farm County School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ashingdon News & Mace Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Ashingdon Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Clever Cloggs Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Gregory J Smith Holistics Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Hawkwell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
Questions about Mucky Pups Pre School
What is Mucky Pups Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Mucky Pups Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Mucky Pups 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mucky Pups Pre School last inspected?
Mucky Pups Pre School was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mucky Pups 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 Mucky Pups Pre School compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Mucky Pups Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Mucky Pups 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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