The Olive Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
The Olive Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Olive Bakery, 93A Stroud Green Road, London, N4 3PX
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Olive Bakery sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← The Olive Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bakery 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 Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AJ's Kitchen @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Bakery
What is The Olive Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Olive Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Bakery last inspected?
The Olive Bakery was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Olive Bakery compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while The Olive Bakery holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Olive Bakery 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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