Birds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
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 20 September 2023, more than 2 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: 121 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7DP
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Birds among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Alfreton Store Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Coffee N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Boot's Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Chatterbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
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 Amber Valley Council on 20 September 2023.
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 20 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birds compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley 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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