Muddy Puddles Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Muddy Puddles 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
This is a fresh result: Muddy Puddles Nursery was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, ME20 6AH
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Muddy Puddles Nursery among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Muddy Puddles Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Muddy Puddles 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 Muddy Puddles Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd At Ditton Infants School School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Ditton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Ditton Church Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Al-Madina Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ditton Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| BaxterStorey Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Alim-Et Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Muddy Puddles Nursery
What is Muddy Puddles Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Puddles Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Muddy Puddles 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 Muddy Puddles Nursery last inspected?
Muddy Puddles Nursery was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Muddy Puddles 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 Muddy Puddles Nursery compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Muddy Puddles Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Muddy Puddles 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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