The Olive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Olive 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 22 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 123 Roman Bank, Skegness, PE25 2SW
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Olive among the 1,919 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,919 | 89% | ← The Olive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goa Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Derbyshire Childrens Home Caring Premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Burger Nation Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Craigside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2018 |
| Efess Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aroma Italian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Halcyon Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
Questions about The Olive
What is The Olive's food hygiene rating?
The Olive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 March 2025.
Is The Olive 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 last inspected?
The Olive was last inspected on 22 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Olive compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Olive 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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