Silent Pool Distillers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Guildford
Silent Pool Distillers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: Sherbourne Farm Shere Road, Albury, GU5 9BW
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Silent Pool Distillers among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Silent Pool Distillers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Silent Pool Distillers 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 Silent Pool Distillers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandira's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Pastanni Mobile caterer | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Country City Catering LTD Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Albury Estate Smokery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Crumbs Shere Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Albury Village Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Drummond Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shere Delights Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Silent Pool Distillers
What is Silent Pool Distillers's food hygiene rating?
Silent Pool Distillers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Silent Pool Distillers 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Silent Pool Distillers last inspected?
Silent Pool Distillers was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Silent Pool Distillers?
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 Silent Pool Distillers compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Silent Pool Distillers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Silent Pool Distillers 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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