Busy Bees @ Bernard Street

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Busy Bees @ Bernard Street is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 52a Bernard Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5QN, in the St Albans City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. St Albans City oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in St Albans City is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
52a Bernard Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Postcode
AL3 5QN
Local Authority
St Albans City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1715701

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Busy Bees @ Bernard Street?

Busy Bees @ Bernard Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by St Albans City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Busy Bees @ Bernard Street last inspected?

Busy Bees @ Bernard Street was last inspected on 2026-03-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Busy Bees @ Bernard Street located?

Busy Bees @ Bernard Street is located at 52a Bernard Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire , AL3 5QN, in the St Albans City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL3 postcode area.