Freebird Free Range Poultry food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · North Devon
Freebird Free Range Poultry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer 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 5 October 2022, more than 3 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.
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Freebird Free Range Poultry sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Freebird Free Range Poultry | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 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 Freebird Free Range Poultry 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.
Questions about Freebird Free Range Poultry
What is Freebird Free Range Poultry's food hygiene rating?
Freebird Free Range Poultry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 5 October 2022.
Is Freebird Free Range Poultry 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 producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freebird Free Range Poultry last inspected?
Freebird Free Range Poultry was last inspected on 5 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Freebird Free Range Poultry?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freebird Free Range Poultry compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Freebird Free Range Poultry holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Freebird Free Range Poultry 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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