Busy Bees at Dudley food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Busy Bees at Dudley 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: 7 Manderston Close, Dudley, DY1 2TZ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Busy Bees at Dudley among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Busy Bees at Dudley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Dudley 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 Dudley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ashbourne Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees at Dudley
What is Busy Bees at Dudley's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees at Dudley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Busy Bees at Dudley 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 Dudley last inspected?
Busy Bees at Dudley was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees at Dudley?
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 Dudley compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees at Dudley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Busy Bees at Dudley 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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