Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mole Valley
Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Barnett Wood Infafnt School, 213 Barnett Wood Lane, KT21 2DF
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood 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 Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ashtead Football Club Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Ashtead Kids Club Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Alfresco Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Ashtead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Ashtead Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Ashtead Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
Questions about Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood
What is Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood's food hygiene rating?
Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood 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 Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood last inspected?
Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood?
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 Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Honey Bees @ Barnett Wood 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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