The Wee Olive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
The Wee Olive 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
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: 4 Orritor Street, Cookstown, Cookstown, BT80 8BE
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Wee Olive among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← The Wee Olive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Wee Olive 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 Wee Olive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Just A Wee Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Granny Grettas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Liberty Church Mid Ulster - Foodbank & Drop in Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Giboney Court Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Lidl Cookstown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Morelli Cookstown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about The Wee Olive
What is The Wee Olive's food hygiene rating?
The Wee Olive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 1 May 2026.
Is The Wee Olive 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 Wee Olive last inspected?
The Wee Olive was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wee Olive?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wee Olive compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and The Wee Olive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Wee Olive 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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