MV Pearl Of London food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · City of London Corporation
MV Pearl Of London holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2021, more than 4 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: Festival Pier South Bank, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XZ
How it compares in City of London Corporation
That puts MV Pearl Of London among the 1,480 places in City of London Corporation holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,480 | 88% | ← MV Pearl Of London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Very 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 MV Pearl Of London 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 MV Pearl Of London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about MV Pearl Of London
What is MV Pearl Of London's food hygiene rating?
MV Pearl Of London has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by City of London Corporation Council on 8 October 2021.
Is MV Pearl Of London 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MV Pearl Of London last inspected?
MV Pearl Of London was last inspected on 8 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by City of London Corporation Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MV Pearl Of London?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 MV Pearl Of London compare to other places in City of London Corporation?
88% of the 1,685 rated food businesses in City of London Corporation hold the top rating of 5, and MV Pearl Of London is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
City of London Corporation Council inspects MV Pearl Of London 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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