Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Walthamstow School For Girls 60 Church Hill, Walthamstow, E17 9RZ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 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 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 Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls 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 Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aytun Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Atdheu Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls
What is Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls's food hygiene rating?
Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls last inspected?
Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Olive Dining at Walthamstow School for Girls 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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