Busy Bees Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
Busy Bees Ltd 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 Ltd was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mallow Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2YD
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Busy Bees Ltd among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Busy Bees Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & S Foods Mobile caterer | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| GFK Food Truck Mobile caterer | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Coronation House Care Home Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Coronation House Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Redgate House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Aspens at Raleigh Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| A & T Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| New Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees Ltd
What is Busy Bees Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Busy Bees Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Busy Bees Ltd was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees Ltd?
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 Ltd compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Busy Bees Ltd 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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