Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer 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: Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Central Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer 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 Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barserve Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Dee Dees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Cornish Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2017 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Carlucie Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer
What is Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer's food hygiene rating?
Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer 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 Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer last inspected?
Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Olive Catering Services Ltd At Synthomer 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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