The Bird In Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Bird In Hand holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Springmead Drive, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1JW
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Bird In Hand among the 4,257 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← The Bird In Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 The Bird In Hand 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 The Bird In Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustus Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cielo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2018 |
| Heritage Cafe - Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Garforth Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Good Food Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Garforth Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about The Bird In Hand
What is The Bird In Hand's food hygiene rating?
The Bird In Hand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 27 February 2020.
Is The Bird In Hand 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bird In Hand last inspected?
The Bird In Hand was last inspected on 27 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bird In Hand?
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 The Bird In Hand compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Bird In Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Bird In Hand 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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The Bird In Hand is one of 104 rated food businesses in Garforth. See every hygiene rating in Garforth →
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