Busy Bees at Heathrow food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hillingdon
Busy Bees at Heathrow 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: 4 Iron Bridge Road, UB11 1BF
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Busy Bees at Heathrow among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← Busy Bees at Heathrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar@Stockley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bell Farm Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Best Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Bean There Drank That Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bluecarrot Events Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
Questions about Busy Bees at Heathrow
What is Busy Bees at Heathrow's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees at Heathrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Busy Bees at Heathrow 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 Heathrow last inspected?
Busy Bees at Heathrow was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees at Heathrow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Heathrow compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees at Heathrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Busy Bees at Heathrow 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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