Pear Tree Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Pear Tree Pantry 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 9 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Braintree score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Braintree ratings →
Address: Peartree Farm, Spring Lane, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2JW
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Pear Tree Pantry among the 986 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 986 | 85% | ← Pear Tree Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Pear Tree Pantry 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 Tree Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Peverel Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Fairplay House School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Olivers Nurseries Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| St Andrew's Junior School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| ASDA Express Witham - Hatfield Road PFS Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Hatfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Gershwin Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Saxon Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Pear Tree Pantry
What is Pear Tree Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Pear Tree Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Pear Tree Pantry 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 Tree Pantry last inspected?
Pear Tree Pantry was last inspected on 9 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pear Tree Pantry?
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 Pear Tree Pantry compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Pear Tree Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Pear Tree Pantry 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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Pear Tree Pantry is one of 29 rated food businesses in Hatfield Peverel. See every hygiene rating in Hatfield Peverel →
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