Pear Necessities food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hackney
Pear Necessities holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2020, more than 6 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: St Pauls Church Hall Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7UY
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Pear Necessities among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ← Pear Necessities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 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 Necessities 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 Necessities, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about Pear Necessities
What is Pear Necessities's food hygiene rating?
Pear Necessities has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 14 February 2020.
Is Pear Necessities 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pear Necessities last inspected?
Pear Necessities was last inspected on 14 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pear Necessities?
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 Necessities compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Pear Necessities is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Pear Necessities 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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