Olio On The Green food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
Olio On The Green 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
This is a fresh result: Olio On The Green was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 - 14 The Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DU
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Olio On The Green sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 6% | ← Olio On The Green | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Olio On The Green 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 Olio On The Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agility Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| ARU The Garden Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 2MT Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Chelmsford SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| ARU - The Watering Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Olio On The Green
What is Olio On The Green's food hygiene rating?
Olio On The Green has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Olio On The Green 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 Olio On The Green last inspected?
Olio On The Green was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olio On The Green?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olio On The Green compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Olio On The Green holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Olio On The Green 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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