Busy Bees at Letchworth

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-10

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 at Letchworth is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Spirella 2 Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4GY, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 February 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. North Hertfordshire oversees 1,114 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire 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
Spirella 2 Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Postcode
SG6 4GY
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
961415

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Busy Bees at Letchworth?

Busy Bees at Letchworth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Hertfordshire.

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 at Letchworth last inspected?

Busy Bees at Letchworth was last inspected on 2026-02-10. 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 at Letchworth located?

Busy Bees at Letchworth is located at Spirella 2 Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire , SG6 4GY, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG6 postcode area.