Birds Nest food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
Birds Nest 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 Nest was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Leeds score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Leeds ratings →
Address: 206A High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6BT
How this rating has changed
Birds Nest has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Birds Nest among the 4,246 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 | 4,246 | 75% | ← Birds Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,094 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 232 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,757 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Birds Nest 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 Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Spa Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| SALT Boston Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Boston Spa Methodist Church Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Super Shop Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2016 |
| Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Pudding Lab Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brook Babes Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Da Carlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Birds Nest
What is Birds Nest's food hygiene rating?
Birds Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Birds Nest 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 Nest last inspected?
Birds Nest was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Birds Nest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Birds Nest compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,663 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Birds Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Birds Nest 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Birds Nest is one of 177 rated food businesses in Wetherby. See every hygiene rating in Wetherby →
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