The Birdcage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chesterfield
The Birdcage 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: 35 Derby Road, S40 2EF
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Birdcage among the 762 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 762 | 88% | ← The Birdcage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Birdcage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boythorpe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Chesterfield Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Beyond Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| AJs Cafe and Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Care for a Cuppa Ashgate Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Chesterfield Community Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Chesterfield Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Birdcage
What is The Birdcage's food hygiene rating?
The Birdcage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 6 January 2026.
Is The Birdcage 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 Birdcage last inspected?
The Birdcage was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
How does The Birdcage compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Birdcage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects The Birdcage 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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