Bird in Bush Elsdon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Bird in Bush Elsdon 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 Bush Elsdon was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Bird in Bush Elsdon among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Bird in Bush Elsdon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Bush Elsdon 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 Bush Elsdon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEPE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Weavers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Otterburn Mill Retailers - other | 3.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Bird in Bush Elsdon
What is Bird in Bush Elsdon's food hygiene rating?
Bird in Bush Elsdon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Bird in Bush Elsdon 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 Bush Elsdon last inspected?
Bird in Bush Elsdon was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bird in Bush Elsdon?
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 Bush Elsdon compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bird in Bush Elsdon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bird in Bush Elsdon 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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