The Olive Branch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Yorkshire
The Olive Branch 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 Branch was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Olive Branch Market Place, YO61 3AA
How this rating has changed
The Olive Branch was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 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 North Yorkshire
That puts The Olive Branch among the 5,376 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,376 | 86% | ← The Olive Branch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 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 The Olive Branch 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 Branch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Yan's Place Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2025 |
| Tipsy Fox Company Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Thomas The Baker Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| The Fika Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Teahee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Commercial Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Olive Branch
What is The Olive Branch's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Branch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 3 July 2026.
Is The Olive Branch 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 Branch last inspected?
The Olive Branch was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Branch?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Olive Branch compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Branch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Olive Branch 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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