Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2025-06-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Rassau Resource Centre, School Road, Rassau, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5PP, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Blaenau Gwent oversees 662 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent is 4.2 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Rassau Resource Centre, School Road, Rassau, Ebbw Vale
Postcode
NP23 5PP
Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
107440

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery?

Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Blaenau Gwent.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery last inspected?

Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery was last inspected on 2025-06-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery located?

Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery is located at Rassau Resource Centre, School Road, Rassau, Ebbw Vale , NP23 5PP, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NP23 postcode area.