ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harlow
ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Pear Tree Mead, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BY
How it compares in Harlow
That puts ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy 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 ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ashlyns Catering Ltd At Latton Green Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy
What is ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy's food hygiene rating?
ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 8 January 2026.
Is ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy last inspected?
ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy?
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 ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects ISS Caterhouse At Pear Tree Mead Academy 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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