The Silkworth Project food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Portsmouth
The Silkworth Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Silkworth Project was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 82 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LN
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Silkworth Project among the 976 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 976 | 64% | ← The Silkworth Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 311 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Silkworth Project 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 Silkworth Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Arepa 2Go Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Arty Potz Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Silkworth Project
What is The Silkworth Project's food hygiene rating?
The Silkworth Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Silkworth Project 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Silkworth Project last inspected?
The Silkworth Project was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Silkworth Project?
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 Silkworth Project compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,535 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Silkworth Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Silkworth Project 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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