Birds the Confectioners food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Erewash
Birds the Confectioners 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: 30 Bath Street, DE7 8FB
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Birds the Confectioners among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← Birds the Confectioners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 the Confectioners 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 the Confectioners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Booze & Sweets Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Annies Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Back Yard Bacon Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Appletree Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cantelupe Pre School Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Birds the Confectioners
What is Birds the Confectioners's food hygiene rating?
Birds the Confectioners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Birds the Confectioners 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 the Confectioners last inspected?
Birds the Confectioners was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birds the Confectioners?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birds the Confectioners compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Birds the Confectioners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Birds the Confectioners 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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