Little Ducklings Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torfaen
Little Ducklings Playgroup holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Garnteg Primary School, Hillcrest, Garndiffaith, NP4 7SJ
How it compares in Torfaen
In Torfaen, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Ducklings Playgroup sits behind roughly 513 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 513 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ← Little Ducklings Playgroup | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Little Ducklings Playgroup 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 Little Ducklings Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnteg Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Garn Workman's Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Garndiffaith Millennium Hall Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Abersychan School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Scam's Chip & Fin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Little Ducklings Playgroup
What is Little Ducklings Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little Ducklings Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torfaen Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Little Ducklings Playgroup safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Ducklings Playgroup last inspected?
Little Ducklings Playgroup was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Ducklings Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Little Ducklings Playgroup compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, while Little Ducklings Playgroup holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Little Ducklings Playgroup 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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