Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sunderland
Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford 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 1 July 2025, 12 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: Busy Bees, Nursery, Glanville Road, SR3 3UY
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford among the 1,634 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 366 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 Sunderland - Doxford 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 - Doxford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Clubs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| After School Club, Benedict Biscop Church Of England Academy School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Benedict Biscop CE Academy School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Barclays Call Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| Cairnside Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Board Inn / 88th Street/ Value Mighty/ Sin City Burger/ K-Town/ Chik Box/ Locked And Locked Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford
What is Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford 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 - Doxford last inspected?
Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 months 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 - Doxford?
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 Sunderland - Doxford compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Busy Bees At Sunderland - Doxford 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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