The Olive Branch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worcester City
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
The rating dates from 18 May 2023, more than 3 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: 6 Church Street, Worcester, WR1 2RH
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts The Olive Branch among the 460 places in Worcester City 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 | 460 | 78% | ← The Olive Branch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Cornish Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bierkeller Worcester Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Chesters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aegean Breeze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Coffee Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
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 Worcester City Council on 18 May 2023.
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 18 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City 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 "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 Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Branch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City 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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