Bird in Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
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 12 June 2023, more than 3 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: 24 Carmarthen Road, Fforest, SA4 0TU
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Bird in Hand among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Bird in Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 Bird in Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fforest Post Office Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| Ty Hendy Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2017 |
| Hendy Village Stores and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
| Community Café at Hendy Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Hendy Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Hendy Daycare Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Hendy County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Nannies Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 April 2024 |
Questions about Bird in Hand
What is Bird in Hand's food hygiene rating?
Bird in Hand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 June 2023.
Is 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 Bird in Hand last inspected?
Bird in Hand was last inspected on 12 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bird in Hand?
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 Bird in Hand compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bird in Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects 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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