Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Nursery, 1 St Andrews Walk, Rushmere St Andrew, IP4 5RE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere 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 Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 1st Kesgrave Scouts Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
| Cafe 66 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ABC Pre School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Brunchouse Cafe Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere
What is Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere 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 Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere last inspected?
Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere?
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 Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere 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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