Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnet
Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Gloucester House 150 Woodside Lane London, N12 8TP
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Very 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 Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley 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 Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 4 Kids Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Baxendale Woodside Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bim's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Apollo Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Bayleaf Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| All Saints Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley
What is Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley's food hygiene rating?
Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley last inspected?
Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Montessori By Busy Bees Finchley 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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