Montesori by Busy Bees food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harrow
Montesori by Busy Bees 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: Montesori by Busy Bees was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Marlborough Day Services, 76 Marlborough Hill, HA1 1TY
How this rating has changed
Montesori by Busy Bees was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Montesori by Busy Bees among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Montesori by Busy Bees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Montesori by Busy Bees 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 Montesori by Busy Bees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Halal Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barfia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Barracuda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Alpha Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Adore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Montesori by Busy Bees
What is Montesori by Busy Bees's food hygiene rating?
Montesori by Busy Bees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Montesori by Busy Bees 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 Montesori by Busy Bees last inspected?
Montesori by Busy Bees was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Montesori by Busy Bees?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Montesori by Busy Bees compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Montesori by Busy Bees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Montesori by Busy Bees 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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Understanding this rating
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