The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Halton
The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: 241 Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7HL
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields 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 by HHT at Naughtonfields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields
What is The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields 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 by HHT at Naughtonfields last inspected?
The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields?
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 Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields 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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