Birds Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Birds Bakery 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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 51 High Street, NG15 7AW
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Birds Bakery among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Birds Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Bakery 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 Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashino Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Coffee and Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cucina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Food Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Broad Oak Park Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Baker and Bear Ltd. trading as Hungry Bakers Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Co-op Welcome store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Birds Bakery
What is Birds Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Birds Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Birds Bakery 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 Bakery last inspected?
Birds Bakery was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birds Bakery?
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 Bakery compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Birds Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Birds Bakery 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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