Olive By Nicolas James food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Test Valley
Olive By Nicolas James holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Olive By Nicolas James was inspected on 1 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Test Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Test Valley ratings →
Address: 11 Latimer Street, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DF
How this rating has changed
Olive By Nicolas James has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 1 September 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Olive By Nicolas James among the 863 places in Test Valley 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 | 863 | 88% | ← Olive By Nicolas James | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 By Nicolas James 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 By Nicolas James, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork And Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 108 The Bakery Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Roebridge Foods Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Natraj Romsey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Reeve The Baker Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Olive By Nicolas James
What is Olive By Nicolas James's food hygiene rating?
Olive By Nicolas James has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 1 September 2026.
Is Olive By Nicolas James 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olive By Nicolas James last inspected?
Olive By Nicolas James was last inspected on 1 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive By Nicolas James?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive By Nicolas James compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 976 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Olive By Nicolas James is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Olive By Nicolas James 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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