The Laughing Pear Limited food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochford
The Laughing Pear Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 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: Lower Barn Farm, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9ET
How it compares in Rochford
That puts The Laughing Pear Limited among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← The Laughing Pear Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 The Laughing Pear Limited 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 The Laughing Pear Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Fitzroy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips/ Serial Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cafe No. 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about The Laughing Pear Limited
What is The Laughing Pear Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Laughing Pear Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 9 May 2024.
Is The Laughing Pear Limited 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Laughing Pear Limited last inspected?
The Laughing Pear Limited was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Laughing Pear Limited?
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 The Laughing Pear Limited compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and The Laughing Pear Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Laughing Pear Limited 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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