Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 172 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PY
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
| Alverthorpe Conservative Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin on Wheels Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter
What is Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter's food hygiene rating?
Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter last inspected?
Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter 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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