Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 15 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 88B The Street, Beck Row, Suffolk, IP28 8DH
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Black Pearl Fish & Grill 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 Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beck Row Village Store Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Anatolia Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Beck Row Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2025 |
| Mickey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Busy Bees Nursery School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Cakes Chutneys Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
Questions about Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar
What is Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar's food hygiene rating?
Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 15 November 2025.
Is Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar last inspected?
Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar was last inspected on 15 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Black Pearl Fish & Grill Bar holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Black Pearl Fish & Grill 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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