The Olive Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Olive Tearoom 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
This is a fresh result: The Olive Tearoom was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
86% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: 22C Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0BX
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How this rating has changed
The Olive Tearoom was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Olive Tearoom among the 794 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 794 | 67% | ← The Olive Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 129 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 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 Tearoom 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 Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon's Nest Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Curry and Crust Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Victoria Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| River Colne Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Star Fast Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Winkies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2024 |
| Cafe Chic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about The Olive Tearoom
What is The Olive Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 16 July 2026.
Is The Olive Tearoom 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 Tearoom last inspected?
The Olive Tearoom was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tearoom compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Olive Tearoom 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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