The Olive Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
The Olive Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2019, more than 7 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: 82 Hitcham Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL6 0LZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Olive Tree among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← The Olive Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B H Dhariwal Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Big Bens Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Burnham Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Challen's Chicks Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Applegarth Res Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Burnham Working Mens Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Beeches Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Burnham's Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Tree
What is The Olive Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 13 February 2019.
Is The Olive Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Tree last inspected?
The Olive Tree was last inspected on 13 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tree?
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 The Olive Tree compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects The Olive Tree 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Olive Tree and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Olive Tree is one of 78 rated food businesses in Burnham. See every hygiene rating in Burnham →
Buckinghamshire inspects and rates 4,612 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →