Busy Bees At Darlington food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Darlington
Busy Bees At Darlington 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 25 July 2024, 23 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: 19 Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9EX
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Busy Bees At Darlington among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% 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 | 755 | 90% | ← Busy Bees At Darlington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Busy Bees At Darlington 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 At Darlington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Andaman Home Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Cockerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cockerton Band & Musical Inst. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Bates Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| B\& M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Captain Wok Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Darlington
What is Busy Bees At Darlington's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Darlington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Busy Bees At Darlington 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 At Darlington last inspected?
Busy Bees At Darlington was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Darlington?
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 Busy Bees At Darlington compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Darlington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Busy Bees At Darlington 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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