The Olive Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
The Olive Kitchen 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Restaurant Kingsway Greenhurst Place, Blackburn, BB2 1NA
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Olive Kitchen among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% 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 | 738 | 69% | ← The Olive Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caesars Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| 16th Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Blackburn Service Station (Shell) Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| 4WAYZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Kitchen
What is The Olive Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Olive Kitchen 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 Kitchen last inspected?
The Olive Kitchen was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kitchen compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Olive Kitchen 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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