Pear and Olive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Cambridgeshire
Pear and Olive holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: The Pear Tree Inn High Street, Hildersham, CB21 6BU
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Pear and Olive among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Pear and Olive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Pear and Olive 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 and Olive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linton Kitchen Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Flourish Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Three Tuns Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Piggy In The Middle Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Rainbow's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Abington Stores and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Jeremiahs Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company @ The Hive Granta School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Pear and Olive
What is Pear and Olive's food hygiene rating?
Pear and Olive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Pear and Olive 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pear and Olive last inspected?
Pear and Olive was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pear and Olive?
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 Pear and Olive compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pear and Olive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Pear and Olive 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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