Busy Bees At Shenley food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hertsmere
Busy Bees At Shenley 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 22 Andrew Close, Shenley, WD7 9LP
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Busy Bees At Shenley among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Busy Bees At Shenley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 Shenley 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 Shenley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clore Shalom School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Harperbury Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Arsenal FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Shenley
What is Busy Bees At Shenley's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Shenley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Busy Bees At Shenley 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 Shenley last inspected?
Busy Bees At Shenley was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Shenley?
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 Shenley compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Shenley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Busy Bees At Shenley 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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