The Garden Bees Honey food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Dorset
The Garden Bees Honey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2019, more than 6 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: 81 Ulwell Road, Swanage, BH19 1QU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Garden Bees Honey among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Garden Bees Honey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 The Garden Bees Honey 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 The Garden Bees Honey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulus Outdoors @ St. Marys Primary School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Gainsborough Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ballard Down Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Joseph Allnatt Centres Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Avon House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Clifftop Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about The Garden Bees Honey
What is The Garden Bees Honey's food hygiene rating?
The Garden Bees Honey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 16 October 2019.
Is The Garden Bees Honey 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garden Bees Honey last inspected?
The Garden Bees Honey was last inspected on 16 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Garden Bees Honey?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garden Bees Honey compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Garden Bees Honey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Garden Bees Honey 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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