Smile Bar & Venue food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kirklees
Smile Bar & Venue 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: Smile Bar and Venue, 38 Wakefield Road, Aspley, HD1 3AQ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Smile Bar & Venue among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Smile Bar & Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Smile Bar & Venue 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 Smile Bar & Venue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 HR Active Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2020 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brewed Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2021 |
| Bridge IT Housing Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Ai Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| 30 Victoria Lane Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2011 |
Questions about Smile Bar & Venue
What is Smile Bar & Venue's food hygiene rating?
Smile Bar & Venue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Smile Bar & Venue 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 Smile Bar & Venue last inspected?
Smile Bar & Venue was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smile Bar & Venue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smile Bar & Venue compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Smile Bar & Venue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Smile Bar & Venue 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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