Pearl Milk Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hertfordshire
Pearl Milk Bar 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 24 October 2024, 20 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: 53 Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1BA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Pearl Milk Bar among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Pearl Milk Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Pearl Milk Bar 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 Pearl Milk Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Hertford Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Hertford Cake Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Cinnabar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Bebo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2024 |
Questions about Pearl Milk Bar
What is Pearl Milk Bar's food hygiene rating?
Pearl Milk Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Pearl Milk Bar 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 Pearl Milk Bar last inspected?
Pearl Milk Bar was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pearl Milk Bar?
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 Pearl Milk Bar compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pearl Milk Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Pearl Milk Bar 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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