Olive Store food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Northumberland
Olive Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 26 March 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: Southside, Matfen, Northumberland, NE20 0RP
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Olive Store sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Olive Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Olive Store 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 Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matfen Village Store & Coffee Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Matfen Village Hall Other catering premises | 98 yards away | Exempt | |
| Matfen Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Go Ape Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Matfen Hall Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Keepers Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Olive Store
What is Olive Store's food hygiene rating?
Olive Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Olive Store 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olive Store last inspected?
Olive Store was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive Store compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Olive Store holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Olive Store 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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