Olive Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Medway
Olive Tree Cafe 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 11 September 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: 131A High Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4DH
How it compares in Medway
That puts Olive Tree Cafe among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Olive Tree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 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 Olive Tree Cafe 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 Olive Tree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Olive Tree Cafe
What is Olive Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Olive Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Olive Tree Cafe 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 Olive Tree Cafe last inspected?
Olive Tree Cafe was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Tree Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive Tree Cafe compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Olive Tree Cafe 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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