Busy Bees Chingford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Busy Bees Chingford 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
This is a fresh result: Busy Bees Chingford was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Day Nursery 2 Larkswood Leisure Park 175 New Road, Chingford, E4 9EY
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Busy Bees Chingford among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Busy Bees Chingford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 428 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 130 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 132 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 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 Chingford 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 Chingford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amara Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Barrel & Havana Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Biba and Wren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about Busy Bees Chingford
What is Busy Bees Chingford's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees Chingford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Busy Bees Chingford 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 Chingford last inspected?
Busy Bees Chingford was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees Chingford?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Busy Bees Chingford compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,864 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees Chingford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Busy Bees Chingford 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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