The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Neath Port Talbot
The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Dulais Road, Seven Sisters, SA10 9EY
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearded Baker Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2022 |
| Onllwyn Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2017 |
| Hot Dog Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Seven Sisters R F C & Kiosk Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 November 2025 |
| Dulais Valley Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Bryndulais Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Chestnut Lodge - Aropa Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
Questions about The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe
What is The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe last inspected?
The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
How does The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects The Hive and Busy Bees Playcafe 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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