Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 March 2023, more than 3 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: 179-181 Pear Tree Road, Derby, DE23 8NQ
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) sits behind roughly 1,744 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 315 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) 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 Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre)
What is Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre)'s food hygiene rating?
Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) last inspected?
Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) was last inspected on 30 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Pear Tree Community Shop (trading at Mandela Centre) 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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