The Early Bird Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Early Bird Cafe 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 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1 Wellington Railway Station Station Road Wellington Telford TF1 1BY, Telford, TF1 1BY
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts The Early Bird Cafe among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← The Early Bird Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 The Early Bird Cafe 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 Early Bird Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriages At The Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boardroom Gaming Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cashino Gaming Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Confections & Creations Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Casper Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| DINA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Early Bird Cafe
What is The Early Bird Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Early Bird Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Early Bird Cafe 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 Early Bird Cafe last inspected?
The Early Bird Cafe was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Early Bird Cafe?
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 The Early Bird Cafe compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and The Early Bird Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Early Bird Cafe 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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