The Olive Branch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rutland
The Olive Branch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Olive Branch, Main Street, Clipsham, LE15 7SH
How it compares in Rutland
That puts The Olive Branch among the 347 places in Rutland holding top marks, 85% 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 | 347 | 85% | ← The Olive Branch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 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 Branch 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 Branch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL at Stocken HMPPS contract Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Visitors Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| The Shires School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Ram Jam Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| EHP Fun Fairs & Catering Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| The Gaol Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Street Trading Location 4 Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Bythams Community Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Branch
What is The Olive Branch's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Branch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Olive Branch 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Branch last inspected?
The Olive Branch was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Branch?
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 Branch compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Branch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects The Olive Branch 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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