Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 21 May 2018, more than 8 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: Abermule Community Centre, Abermule, Montgomery, SY15 6ND
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare sits behind roughly 1,716 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,716 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 19% | ← Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare 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 Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abermule Community Centre Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Abermule CP School School/college/university | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Abermule Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Abermule School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Prized Pig Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| The Poultry Unit Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
Questions about Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare
What is Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 21 May 2018.
Is Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare last inspected?
Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare was last inspected on 21 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare 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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