The Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
The Cherry Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: 3 High Street, Olney, MK46 4EB
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cherry Tree sits behind roughly 1,754 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 16% | ← The Cherry Tree | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cherry 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 Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enzos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Krust Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Two Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| The Carlton House Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Jasmine Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Olney Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2018 |
| Madeira's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree
What is The Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The Cherry Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Cherry Tree was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cherry Tree compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while The Cherry Tree holds a 4. 361 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Cherry 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.
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