The Olive Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Olive Tree 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 Tree was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in York score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all York ratings →
Address: 10 Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA
How this rating has changed
The Olive Tree has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 18 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 4 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 York
That puts The Olive Tree among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← The Olive Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 306 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 Tree 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 Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 States Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Alma Cafe and Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2010 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ambiente Tapas Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
Questions about The Olive Tree
What is The Olive Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 18 August 2026.
Is The Olive Tree 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 Tree last inspected?
The Olive Tree was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tree?
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 Tree compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,870 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects The Olive Tree 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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