Bird In Hand Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Woking
Bird In Hand Public House 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
This is a fresh result: Bird In Hand Public House was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bird In HandEgley RoadWokingSurrey, GU22 0NL
How it compares in Woking
That puts Bird In Hand Public House among the 488 places in Woking holding top marks, 69% 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 | 488 | 69% | ← Bird In Hand Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 Bird In Hand Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Community Preschool Ltd-Westfield Primary Sch School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Greys Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dominic's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ambrose Koffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Christopher Robin Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Bird In Hand Public House
What is Bird In Hand Public House's food hygiene rating?
Bird In Hand Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Woking Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Bird In Hand Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
Bird In Hand Public House was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bird In Hand Public House?
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 Bird In Hand Public House compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, and Bird In Hand Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Bird In Hand Public House 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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