Olives And Things food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Olives And Things holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Whites Hill Farm, Whites Hill, Owslebury, SO21 1LT
How it compares in Winchester City
In Winchester City, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Olives And Things sits behind roughly 966 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← Olives And Things | |
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Very 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 Olives And Things 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 Olives And Things, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Owslebury Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Marwell Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Marwell Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Kids Love Nature Marwell Zoo Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2026 |
| Marwell Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ultra Parties Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Twyford Waterworks Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2024 |
Questions about Olives And Things
What is Olives And Things's food hygiene rating?
Olives And Things has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Winchester City Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Olives And Things 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olives And Things last inspected?
Olives And Things was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olives And Things?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Olives And Things compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while Olives And Things holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Olives And Things 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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