The Olive Tree Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Staffordshire
The Olive Tree Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 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: Formally the Hare And Hounds, High Street, Stramshall, ST14 5AL
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Olive Tree Guest House among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← The Olive Tree Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Tree Guest House 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 Tree Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bateman House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Uttoxeter Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Plc Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Shell UK Oil Products Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Callaghan Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Tree Guest House
What is The Olive Tree Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 6 March 2024.
Is The Olive Tree Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Tree Guest House last inspected?
The Olive Tree Guest House was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tree Guest House?
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 Tree Guest House compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Olive Tree Guest House 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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