Busy Bees Penistone food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
Busy Bees Penistone 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 30 June 2026, 2 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Busy Bee Nursery, Church Street, S36 6AR
How this rating has changed
Busy Bees Penistone was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 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 Barnsley
That puts Busy Bees Penistone among the 1,353 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Busy Bees Penistone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 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 Penistone 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 Penistone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone Country Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Penistone Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Harringtons Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Penistone Paramount Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| St John's Open Doors Project Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Penistone Beer Shop Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| The Cristello Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Wards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees Penistone
What is Busy Bees Penistone's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees Penistone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Busy Bees Penistone 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 Penistone last inspected?
Busy Bees Penistone was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees Penistone?
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 Penistone compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees Penistone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Busy Bees Penistone 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 Bees Penistone is one of 55 rated food businesses in Penistone. See every hygiene rating in Penistone →
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