The Bird In Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The 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 10 August 2023, more than 2 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: Station Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9DE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bird In Hand sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ← The Bird In Hand | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The 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 The Bird In Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough Nursery Caring Premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Saraguls Thai Mobile caterer | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Princes Risborough Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2019 |
| Risborough Rangers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2018 |
| Springford Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 December 2024 |
| Beverley Glock Cookery School Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| The Bell Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Villa Bianca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Bird In Hand
What is The Bird In Hand's food hygiene rating?
The Bird In Hand has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 August 2023.
Is The 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 The Bird In Hand last inspected?
The Bird In Hand was last inspected on 10 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bird In Hand?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bird In Hand compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Bird In Hand holds a 4. 529 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The 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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