The Star & Garter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Central Bedfordshire
The Star & Garter holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 14-16 High Street, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4DR
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Star & Garter sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← The Star & Garter | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Star & Garter 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 Star & Garter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsoe Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| The Beehive Day Centre Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Silsoe VC Lower School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Inspire All Leisure & Family Support Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taymer Nursing Homes Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| English Heritage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Star & Garter
What is The Star & Garter's food hygiene rating?
The Star & Garter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Star & Garter safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Star & Garter last inspected?
The Star & Garter was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Star & Garter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Star & Garter compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Star & Garter holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Star & Garter 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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