The Birds Nest food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
The 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
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: 39 Whingate, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3EJ
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Birds Nest among the 4,253 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Birds Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 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 The Birds Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2008 |
| Babs' Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2019 |
| Armley Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2003 |
| Armley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2010 |
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Armley Grange School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
Questions about The Birds Nest
What is The Birds Nest's food hygiene rating?
The Birds Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The 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 The Birds Nest last inspected?
The Birds Nest was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months 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 Birds Nest?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Birds Nest compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Birds Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The 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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