The Olive Oil Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Greenwich
The Olive Oil Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2024, more than 2 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: 55 Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TA
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Olive Oil Co among the 1,689 places in Greenwich holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,689 | 79% | ← The Olive Oil Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Oil Co 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 Oil Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anna's Polish Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| All In a Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Baan Thai Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Aayat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Advice Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Azzurro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about The Olive Oil Co
What is The Olive Oil Co's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Oil Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 17 April 2024.
Is The Olive Oil Co 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Oil Co last inspected?
The Olive Oil Co was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Oil Co?
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 Oil Co compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Oil Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Olive Oil Co 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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