The Olive Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
The 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 16 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: Marsden Nursery And Garden Centre, Pleasure Pit Road, KT21 1HU
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Olive Tree Cafe among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← The Olive Tree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 The 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 The Olive Tree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Park Garden Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Beijing Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Ashtead Village Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2018 |
| Ashtead Fruit Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Ashstead Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall / Ashtead Over 60's Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bumbles Ashtead Limited T/A Dolly Mix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Brew Forty Two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Tree Cafe
What is The Olive Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 16 August 2024.
Is The 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 The Olive Tree Cafe last inspected?
The Olive Tree Cafe was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 The Olive Tree Cafe compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The 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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