Olive Kitchen and Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Olive Kitchen and Bar 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Martock workspace, Stoke Road, TA12 6RR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Olive Kitchen and Bar among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Olive Kitchen and Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Kitchen and Bar 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 Kitchen and Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martock Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2021 |
| The George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Glovers House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| Martock Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Martock News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Bakery Roy-Al Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Martock Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Olive Kitchen and Bar
What is Olive Kitchen and Bar's food hygiene rating?
Olive Kitchen and Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Olive Kitchen and Bar 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 Kitchen and Bar last inspected?
Olive Kitchen and Bar was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Kitchen and Bar?
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 Kitchen and Bar compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Kitchen and Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Olive Kitchen and Bar 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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