The Olive Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
The Olive Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Olive Tree sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← The Olive Tree | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
| Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 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 |
| Baby Boy's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about The Olive Tree
What is The Olive Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 12 July 2024.
Is The Olive Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olive Tree last inspected?
The Olive Tree was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while The Olive Tree holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
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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