The Blue Silo food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Blue Silo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: Blandred Farm Reece Lane, Acrise
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
That puts The Blue Silo among the 958 places in Folkestone and Hythe holding top marks, 84% 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 | 958 | 84% | ← The Blue Silo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Blue Silo 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 Blue Silo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Ease Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Old Kent Barn Wedding Venue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Thorndene Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Densole Premier Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Half Way House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 3rd Hawkinge Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Jackdaw Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Silo
What is The Blue Silo's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Silo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 18 March 2026.
Is The Blue Silo 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Silo last inspected?
The Blue Silo was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Silo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Blue Silo compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Silo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Blue Silo 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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