Bird in Hand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
Bird in Hand holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2024, 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: 304 Liverpool Road, Eccles, M30 0RY
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Bird in Hand sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Bird in Hand | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 215 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Beech Street Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about Bird in Hand
What is Bird in Hand's food hygiene rating?
Bird in Hand has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 29 April 2024.
Is Bird in Hand safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bird in Hand last inspected?
Bird in Hand was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Salford?
65% of the 1,881 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Bird in Hand holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford 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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