Birds (Derby) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Birds (Derby) Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 81 Prince Charles Avenue, Derby, DE22 4BG
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Birds (Derby) Ltd among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Birds (Derby) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Very 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 (Derby) Ltd 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 (Derby) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| ASN Retail Ltd (Nisa Mackworth) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services @ Reigate Park Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asda PFS Mackworth Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 20 Morley Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Birds (Derby) Ltd
What is Birds (Derby) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Birds (Derby) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Birds (Derby) Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birds (Derby) Ltd last inspected?
Birds (Derby) Ltd was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birds (Derby) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 (Derby) Ltd compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Birds (Derby) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Birds (Derby) Ltd 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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