Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre 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 September 2025, 10 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: The Saxon Centre, Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8AT
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 at Biggleswade Saxon Centre 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 Biggleswade Saxon Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Saxon Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Willow Branch Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Londis Biggleswade Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Yorkshire Grey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Raj Cafe Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Stratton Upper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre
What is Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre 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 Biggleswade Saxon Centre last inspected?
Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre?
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 at Biggleswade Saxon Centre compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre 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 at Biggleswade Saxon Centre is one of 64 rated food businesses in Biggleswade. See every hygiene rating in Biggleswade →
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