Birds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxtowe
Birds 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Birds Confectioners, 50 Derby Road, Stapleford, NG9 7AA
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts Birds among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Birds 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Aldi Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Albany Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2021 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bonaventrua Sales UK Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Albany Infant And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| AM Sports Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Birds
What is Birds's food hygiene rating?
Birds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Birds 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 last inspected?
Birds was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birds?
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 Birds compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects Birds 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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