Pugwash Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rother
Pugwash 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 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: Pugwash Nursery Rye College Complex Love Lane, Rye, TN31 7NQ
How it compares in Rother
That puts Pugwash Nursery among the 882 places in Rother 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 | 882 | 87% | ← Pugwash Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 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 Pugwash 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 Pugwash Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye College School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Rye Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Rope Walk Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Landgate Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Rye Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Sweet Williams Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| No 50 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| La Bodega (Care of Regent Motel) Mobile caterer | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Pugwash Nursery
What is Pugwash Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Pugwash Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Pugwash 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 Pugwash Nursery last inspected?
Pugwash Nursery was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pugwash 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pugwash Nursery compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Pugwash Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Pugwash 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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