Busy Bees Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Busy Bees Pre-School 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Annes Community Centre, Warrys Close, Hythe, SO45 3QR
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Busy Bees Pre-School among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Busy Bees Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pre-School 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 Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Badgers Holt Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Planet Kids Cic Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Little Haven Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Nova Forest Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Sargents Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Arrosto Coffee & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees Pre-School
What is Busy Bees Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Busy Bees Pre-School 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 Pre-School last inspected?
Busy Bees Pre-School was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pre-School compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Busy Bees Pre-School 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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