Pear Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Helens
Pear Tree Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Pear Tree Cafe was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cafe Corporation Buildings, 10 Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1DZ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Pear Tree Cafe among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Pear Tree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Millais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cafe Masonic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 12 Sandwich Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Captain Cook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Pear Tree Cafe
What is Pear Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Pear Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Pear Tree Cafe 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 Cafe last inspected?
Pear Tree Cafe was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pear Tree Cafe?
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 Cafe compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Pear Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Pear Tree Cafe 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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