Bees Knees food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swale
Bees Knees 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 26 November 2012, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, ME13 9LF
How it compares in Swale
That puts Bees Knees among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Bees Knees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Bees Knees 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 Bees Knees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dairy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Oak Motors Garage - Convenience Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| D-Dee's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| West Wing Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee (London Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Londis - Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 October 2025 |
| Dukes Roasters Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Bees Knees
What is Bees Knees's food hygiene rating?
Bees Knees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 26 November 2012.
Is Bees Knees 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 Bees Knees last inspected?
Bees Knees was last inspected on 26 November 2012, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bees Knees?
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 Bees Knees compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Bees Knees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Bees Knees 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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