Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: Unit 1 North Dorset Business Park Rolls Mill Way, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2GA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop 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 Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth 51 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Seb's Saddlebacks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Bull Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Comins Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Sturminster Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Oxfords Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2018 |
| Clock House Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop
What is Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop's food hygiene rating?
Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop last inspected?
Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Olives Et Al - Deli/Shop 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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