The Pearl Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Welwyn Hatfield
The Pearl Fish 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 47 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, AL9 7QS
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Pearl Fish Bar among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← The Pearl Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 The Pearl Fish 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 The Pearl Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J R Hammersley And Son Fishmongers Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Mitsi Tavernaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Methi Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| BaxterStory Royal Vet College Hawkshead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boltons Park Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Pearl Fish Bar
What is The Pearl Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Pearl Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Pearl Fish 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 The Pearl Fish Bar last inspected?
The Pearl Fish Bar was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pearl Fish 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 The Pearl Fish Bar compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Pearl Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Pearl Fish 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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The Pearl Fish Bar is one of 28 rated food businesses in Brookmans Park. See every hygiene rating in Brookmans Park →
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