Busy Bees At Birlingham food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wychavon
Busy Bees At Birlingham 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 April 2025, 14 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: Willow Rise, Eckington Road, Birlingham, WR10 3DA
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts Busy Bees At Birlingham among the 632 places in Wychavon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 632 | 81% | ← Busy Bees At Birlingham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 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 Birlingham 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 Birlingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgrove Nursery Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 April 2011 |
| The Defford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Birlingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Birlingham Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hereford And Worcester Army Cadet Force Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Flybridge Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Birlingham
What is Busy Bees At Birlingham's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Birlingham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Busy Bees At Birlingham 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 Birlingham last inspected?
Busy Bees At Birlingham was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Birlingham?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Busy Bees At Birlingham compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Birlingham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Busy Bees At Birlingham 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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