Bird in Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Oxfordshire
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
The rating dates from 11 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 61 Greys Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1SB
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Bird in Hand among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Bird in Hand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Chartwells at Henley College School/college/university | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Asiana Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Istanbul BBQ Henley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Regatta Food & Wine Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 September 2025 |
| d:two Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Christ Church Centre Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bodywise Health Foods Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Pielicious Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
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 South Oxfordshire Council on 11 July 2022.
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 11 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire 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 "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 South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bird in Hand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire 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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