The Olive Tree Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
The Olive Tree Restaurant 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 6 September 2025, 10 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: 42-44 The Homend, HR8 1BT
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Olive Tree Restaurant among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← The Olive Tree Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Very 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather II Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2010 |
| The Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Matt's Kitchin Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Shell House Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| Winters Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Ledbury Coffee Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 May 2026 |
| A Mews Bouche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Olive Tree Restaurant
What is The Olive Tree Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 September 2025.
Is The Olive Tree Restaurant 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 Restaurant last inspected?
The Olive Tree Restaurant was last inspected on 6 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tree Restaurant?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Olive Tree Restaurant compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Olive Tree Restaurant 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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