Pear Tree Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Pear Tree Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Pear Tree Stores, Main Street, Scraptoft, LE7 9TD
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Pear Tree Stores among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Pear Tree Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bow Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Aaron Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Crick Playing Field Pavilion Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Cluck Yea Fried Chicken Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cardinals Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Auntys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ace Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Pear Tree Stores
What is Pear Tree Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pear Tree Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 30 March 2017.
Is Pear Tree Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pear Tree Stores last inspected?
Pear Tree Stores was last inspected on 30 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pear Tree Stores?
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 Stores compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Pear Tree Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Pear Tree Stores 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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