Birds (Derby) Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
Birds (Derby) Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Birds (Derby) Ltd was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7-8 Market Place, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DS
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Birds (Derby) Ltd among the 637 places in South Derbyshire 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Birds (Derby) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Birds (Derby) 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 Birds (Derby) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Mb Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Bank of Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 87 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Birds (Derby) Ltd
What is Birds (Derby) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Birds (Derby) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Birds (Derby) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birds (Derby) Ltd last inspected?
Birds (Derby) Ltd was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birds (Derby) 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 Birds (Derby) Ltd compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Birds (Derby) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Birds (Derby) 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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