The Silo Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
The Silo Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Unit 2, The Silo, Pirnhow Street, NR35 2RU
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Silo Cafe among the 823 places in South Norfolk 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 | 823 | 84% | ← The Silo Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Silo Cafe 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 Silo Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etude Coffee Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Vicarage Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Kitchen At Castle East School (EAST) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bungay House Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 February 2025 |
| Mettingham Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Central Co-op Food, Cafe & Petrol - Bungay Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| All Hallows Healthcare Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bungay Community Support Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
Questions about The Silo Cafe
What is The Silo Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Silo Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 20 April 2026.
Is The Silo Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Silo Cafe last inspected?
The Silo Cafe was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Silo Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Silo Cafe compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Silo Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Silo Cafe 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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