Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2TS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham among the 5,379 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Longbridge Birmingham 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 Longbridge Birmingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Caterplus @ ECCT Longbridge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2017 |
| Chatty Patty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Culmington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
Questions about Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham
What is Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham 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 Longbridge Birmingham last inspected?
Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham 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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