Bird and Herd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
Bird and Herd 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: Bird and Herd was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid and East Antrim ratings →
Address: 67 Glenravel Road, Martinstown, Martinstown, BT43 6QQ
How this rating has changed
Bird and Herd was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Bird and Herd among the 945 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 945 | 93% | ← Bird and Herd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 152 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 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 Bird and Herd 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 Bird and Herd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinstown Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Glensway Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Glenravel Voluntary Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Bird and Herd
What is Bird and Herd's food hygiene rating?
Bird and Herd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Bird and Herd 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 Bird and Herd last inspected?
Bird and Herd was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bird and Herd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bird and Herd compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Bird and Herd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Bird and Herd 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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