Birds Nest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Birds Nest 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
This is a fresh result: Birds Nest was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 44 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PJ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Birds Nest among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Birds Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Very 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 Birds Nest 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 Birds Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Honiton Society Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2019 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
| The Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| The Yellow Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| Mamma Mia Portuguese Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bisous Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| The Happy Humbug Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Proper Fish and Chips Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Birds Nest
What is Birds Nest's food hygiene rating?
Birds Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Birds Nest 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 Birds Nest last inspected?
Birds Nest was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birds Nest?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birds Nest compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Birds Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Birds Nest 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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