Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bolsover
Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: 11 Ash Close, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4XL
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough among the 594 places in Bolsover 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 Chesterfield Barlborough 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 Chesterfield Barlborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At Amazon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Barlborough Hospital (NHS) Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Barlborough Links Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Meadowfresh Of Chesterfield Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough
What is Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough's food hygiene rating?
Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough 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 Chesterfield Barlborough last inspected?
Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough 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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Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough is one of 31 rated food businesses in Barlborough. See every hygiene rating in Barlborough →
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