Busy Bees Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derby City
Busy Bees Nursery 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: Day Nursery, 29 Smalley Drive, Derby, DE21 2SF
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Busy Bees Nursery among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Busy Bees Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 Nursery 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 Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Caterlink at Parkview Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Breadsall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2016 |
| Bluebell Dairy - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Archway Learning Trust @ Lee's Brook Community School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Busy Bees Nursery
What is Busy Bees Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Busy Bees Nursery 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 Nursery last inspected?
Busy Bees Nursery was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Nursery compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Busy Bees Nursery 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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