Inkies Smokehouse BBQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Inkies Smokehouse BBQ 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
This is a fresh result: Inkies Smokehouse BBQ was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Inkies Smokehouse, Draynes Bridge, Common Moor, PL14 6RY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Inkies Smokehouse BBQ among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Inkies Smokehouse BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 Inkies Smokehouse BBQ 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 Inkies Smokehouse BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Butcher Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lower Trengale Farm Holiday Cottages Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Olive & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Neots Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| St Neot Village Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Bridle And Groom Weddings Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Inkies Smokehouse BBQ
What is Inkies Smokehouse BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Inkies Smokehouse BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Inkies Smokehouse BBQ 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 Inkies Smokehouse BBQ last inspected?
Inkies Smokehouse BBQ was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Inkies Smokehouse BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Inkies Smokehouse BBQ compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Inkies Smokehouse BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Inkies Smokehouse BBQ 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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