Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Yorkshire
Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Malton Enterprise Park 11 Cherry Farm Close, YO17 6DU
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery among the 5,376 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery 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 Children's Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Fig Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Malton Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Malton & Norton Hospital Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Springwood Unit Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bluebird Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Food 2 Remember Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Roost Coffee Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Groovy Moo - Fresh Artisan Gelato Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery
What is Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery 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 Children's Day Nursery last inspected?
Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery?
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 Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery 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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