Ruddy Duck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
Ruddy Duck holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 2 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Ruddy Duck 19 Egerton Road, Bexhill, TN39 3HJ
How it compares in Rother
That puts Ruddy Duck among the 880 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Ruddy Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 Ruddy Duck 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 Ruddy Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fingers and Thumbs Mobile caterer | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Fox & Badger Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cactus Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Avanti abi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Ruddy Duck
What is Ruddy Duck's food hygiene rating?
Ruddy Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Ruddy Duck 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruddy Duck last inspected?
Ruddy Duck was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months 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 Ruddy Duck?
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 Ruddy Duck compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Ruddy Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Ruddy Duck 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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