The Quirky Bird food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Quirky Bird holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 5 Meeting Street, Carnalbanagh East, Moira, BT67 0NR
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Quirky Bird among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← The Quirky Bird | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 The Quirky Bird 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 Quirky Bird, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pie Shop Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Carthago Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Midnight Haunt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Moon Gelato Manufacturers/packers | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Fat Gherkin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Turkish Kebab And pizzeria Moira Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Winemark 128 Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Origin 101 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Quirky Bird
What is The Quirky Bird's food hygiene rating?
The Quirky Bird has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Quirky Bird 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Quirky Bird last inspected?
The Quirky Bird was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Quirky Bird?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Quirky Bird compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and The Quirky Bird is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Quirky Bird 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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