Olive Tree food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Suffolk
Olive Tree 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 12 July 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: 20 Station Yard, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8AS
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Olive Tree among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Olive Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
| The Rampant Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Huseyin Kara Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Uvedale Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Angel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Olive Tree
What is Olive Tree's food hygiene rating?
Olive Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Olive Tree 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 Olive Tree last inspected?
Olive Tree was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Tree?
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 compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Olive Tree 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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