The Olive Press food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Shropshire
The Olive Press holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 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: Unit 20 Orleton Road, Ludlow, SY8 1XF
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Olive Press among the 2,510 places in Shropshire 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 | 2,510 | 88% | ← The Olive Press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 The Olive Press 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 Press, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino’s Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| Chutneys Ludlow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Oriental City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 April 2025 |
| Coder Road Stores Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2025 |
| SGN Ludlow Service Station Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Monkey Mania Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Squirrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Morganics Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about The Olive Press
What is The Olive Press's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Press has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Olive Press 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Press last inspected?
The Olive Press was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Press?
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 The Olive Press compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Press is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Olive Press 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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