The Olive Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
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
The rating dates from 26 July 2022, more than 3 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: Bacton Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0RA
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Olive Tree among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Olive Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence With Care Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| North Walsham Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Walsham Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Mundesley Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| North Walsham Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Three Cottages Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Sainsburys Petrol Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
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 North Norfolk Council on 26 July 2022.
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 26 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk 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 North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk 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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