Olive Roots food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
Olive Roots 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 Roots was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 37 Southend Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5NH
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Olive Roots among the 831 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 831 | 71% | ← Olive Roots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 130 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 Roots 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 Roots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerlicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chen's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Eggfree Cakes Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| D Johnson And Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Blackshots Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Olive Roots
What is Olive Roots's food hygiene rating?
Olive Roots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Olive Roots 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 Roots last inspected?
Olive Roots was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Roots?
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 Roots compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Roots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Olive Roots 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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