Olive and Meze food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Olive and Meze 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 17 August 2023, more than 2 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: 31 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3BJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Olive and Meze among the 2,111 places in Wakefield 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Olive and Meze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Olive and Meze 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 and Meze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bella Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Casa E Bottega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Olive and Meze
What is Olive and Meze's food hygiene rating?
Olive and Meze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Olive and Meze 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 Olive and Meze last inspected?
Olive and Meze was last inspected on 17 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive and Meze?
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 Olive and Meze compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Olive and Meze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Olive and Meze 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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