Olive Bistro Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Olive Bistro Cafe 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 23 August 2023, 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: 50a Poole Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 5PS
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Olive Bistro Cafe among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Olive Bistro Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 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 Bistro Cafe 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 Bistro Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| 3F Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| All Hail Ale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Olive Bistro Cafe
What is Olive Bistro Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Olive Bistro Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Olive Bistro Cafe 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 Olive Bistro Cafe last inspected?
Olive Bistro Cafe was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Bistro Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive Bistro Cafe compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Bistro Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Olive Bistro Cafe 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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