The Olive Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Olive Tree 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 1 May 2026, 2 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: Bistro Balsamico, 19 High Street, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Olive Tree sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Olive Tree | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tree 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 Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hood BBQ And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| MUDDY SPANIEL BARS LTD T/A The Miners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Robin Hood Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Strawberry Fields Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Fables Coffee House And Cake Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| China Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| David Goff Butcher Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Tree
What is The Olive Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 1 May 2026.
Is The Olive Tree 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 Tree last inspected?
The Olive Tree was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Tree compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Olive Tree holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Olive Tree 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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