Little Honeybees at Madeley food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Little Honeybees at Madeley 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
The rating dates from 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Madeley Centre, New Road, Madeley, CW3 9DN
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Little Honeybees at Madeley among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Little Honeybees at Madeley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Little Honeybees at Madeley 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 Little Honeybees at Madeley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| The Old Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Millers Pharmacy (Secret Potions Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Madeley Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Shepley Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Little Honeybees at Madeley
What is Little Honeybees at Madeley's food hygiene rating?
Little Honeybees at Madeley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 20 October 2023.
Is Little Honeybees at Madeley 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 Little Honeybees at Madeley last inspected?
Little Honeybees at Madeley was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Honeybees at Madeley?
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 Little Honeybees at Madeley compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Little Honeybees at Madeley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Little Honeybees at Madeley 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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