Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: The Bungalow, Meadow Drove, Bourne, PE10 0AL
How this rating has changed
Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery among the 933 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 933 | 84% | ← Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Bee Preschool and Day Nursery 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 Bee Preschool and Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bourne Snooker Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| George's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Escape 2 Play Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Ohana Bakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Foundry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Anchor (Bourne) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bourne Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery
What is Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery 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 Bee Preschool and Day Nursery last inspected?
Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery?
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 Bee Preschool and Day Nursery compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery 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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Busy Bee Preschool and Day Nursery is one of 116 rated food businesses in Bourne. See every hygiene rating in Bourne →
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