Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village 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 At Sunderland, Ryhope Village was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Sunderland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sunderland ratings →
Address: Busy Bees, Nursery, Waterworks Road, SR2 0LW
How this rating has changed
Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Sunderland
That puts Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village among the 1,652 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,652 | 84% | ← Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 355 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 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 At Sunderland, Ryhope Village 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 Sunderland, Ryhope Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Bede House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Bread Basket Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Albion Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Homestore Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Ability Trade & Diy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2018 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village
What is Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village 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 Sunderland, Ryhope Village last inspected?
Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 At Sunderland, Ryhope Village compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,969 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Busy Bees At Sunderland, Ryhope Village 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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