Bird In Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Bird In Hand holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bird In Hand was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: 81 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2LR
How this rating has changed
Bird In Hand was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 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 Buckinghamshire
That puts Bird In Hand among the 3,260 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← Bird In Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 In Hand 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 In Hand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cake House Bakery Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Al Rizq Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Bassey Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Bird In Hand
What is Bird In Hand's food hygiene rating?
Bird In Hand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Bird In Hand 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bird In Hand last inspected?
Bird In Hand was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bird In Hand?
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 In Hand compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bird In Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Bird In Hand 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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Bird In Hand is one of 510 rated food businesses in High Wycombe. See every hygiene rating in High Wycombe →
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