Smoky Tentacles food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bristol
Smoky Tentacles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Smoky Tentacles was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 4 And 5 Winterstoke Centre, Lynwood Road, Bedminster, BS3 3HH
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Smoky Tentacles among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Smoky Tentacles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Smoky Tentacles 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 Smoky Tentacles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
| Argus Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Acta Theatre Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2022 |
Questions about Smoky Tentacles
What is Smoky Tentacles's food hygiene rating?
Smoky Tentacles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Smoky Tentacles 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smoky Tentacles last inspected?
Smoky Tentacles was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoky Tentacles?
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 Smoky Tentacles compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Smoky Tentacles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Smoky Tentacles 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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