The Olive Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
The Olive Kitchen 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 Kitchen was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 136 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JJ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Olive Kitchen among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← The Olive Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Alders Butchers Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Oxford Society Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Kitchen
What is The Olive Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The Olive Kitchen 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 Kitchen last inspected?
The Olive Kitchen was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Kitchen?
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 Kitchen compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Olive Kitchen 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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