The Olive Branch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Olive Branch 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
This is a fresh result: The Olive Branch was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Brixworth Library, Spratton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9DS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Olive Branch among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Olive Branch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 The Olive Branch 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 Branch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Workhouse of Brixworth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| K F Troop & Son Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2017 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brixworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Premier Brixworth Store Retailers - other | 145 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Purple Ivy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Sunny Socks Nursery Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Olive Branch
What is The Olive Branch's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Branch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Olive Branch 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 Branch last inspected?
The Olive Branch was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Branch?
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 The Olive Branch compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Branch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Olive Branch 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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