Busy Bees At Oxford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oxford City
Busy Bees At Oxford 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 Oxford was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Oxford City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Oxford City ratings →
Address: Busy Bees, 2 Armstrong Road, Oxford, OX4 4XT
How this rating has changed
Busy Bees At Oxford was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Oxford City
That puts Busy Bees At Oxford among the 1,191 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,191 | 87% | ← Busy Bees At Oxford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Oxford 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 Oxford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Oxford
What is Busy Bees At Oxford's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Oxford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Busy Bees At Oxford 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 Oxford last inspected?
Busy Bees At Oxford was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Oxford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Oxford compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,370 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Oxford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Busy Bees At Oxford 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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