Food hygiene ratings in Olton
There are 46 food businesses in Olton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Solihull Council. One more is awaiting a first inspection, or is exempt because it handles too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Olton
62% of rated businesses in Olton hold the top score of 5, and 71% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Solihull as a whole, 79% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Olton does worse, by 17 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 28 | 62% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 4 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 18% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 4% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | 4% |
Lowest-rated places in Olton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Olton Chippi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| The Mandi Hub Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| The Castle Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 December 2025 |
| Tikka Tacos @ Indigo Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| C J News Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Olton
How many food businesses in Olton have a hygiene rating?
46 food businesses in Olton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Solihull Council. 45 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Olton?
62% of rated businesses in Olton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Olton?
5 food businesses in Olton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Olton?
Environmental health officers at Solihull Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Solihull
- Shirley 187 places
- Knowle 58 places
- Marston Green 49 places
- Chelmsley Wood 48 places
- Birmingham Airport 37 places
- Elmdon 36 places
- Castle Bromwich 35 places
- Fordbridge 33 places
Food businesses in Olton
- Balti Pickles 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Boss Mart 2 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bright Horizons Day Nursery & Pre School 5 - Very good
- Bright Swans Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- C J News 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Caterlink @ Kineton Green Primary School 4 - Good
- Claridge Place 5 - Very good
- Cobs & Robbers 4 - Good
- Community Essentials 5 - Very good
- D&T Guest Catering 5 - Very good
- Dovehouse Court 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Dream Bitez 5 - Very good
- Fun Fest Olton - Our Lady Of Compassion Primary School Awaiting inspection
- Gordons 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Happy Heart Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Hertford House 5 - Very good
- Indigo Xpress 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Knightsbridge Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- L'Aragosta 5 - Very good
- Langley Hall Social Club 5 - Very good
- Lincoln News & Convenience 5 - Very good
- Matthews Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- McLean Restaurants Ltd T/A McDonalds 5 - Very good
- Mereside Home 5 - Very good
- Miquill - Langley School 5 - Very good
- Miquill - Oak Cottage Primary School 5 - Very good
- Nurture Nest Nursery 5 - Very good
- Olton Chippi 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Olton Convenience 4 - Good
- Olton Pizza N Grill 3 - Generally satisfactory
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.