Bird In Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Bird In Hand holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 December 2021, more than 4 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: The Bird In Hand, 57 John Street, Wordsley, DY8 5YS
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Bird In Hand sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← Bird In Hand | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Comberton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
Questions about Bird In Hand
What is Bird In Hand's food hygiene rating?
Bird In Hand has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 7 December 2021.
Is Bird In Hand safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bird In Hand last inspected?
Bird In Hand was last inspected on 7 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bird In Hand compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Bird In Hand holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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