Marcos Smoke Shed food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Suffolk
Marcos Smoke Shed 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: Marcos Smoke Shed was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Street Record, A12 Martlesham, Martlesham, IP5 3RA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Marcos Smoke Shed among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Marcos Smoke Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Marcos Smoke Shed 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.
Questions about Marcos Smoke Shed
What is Marcos Smoke Shed's food hygiene rating?
Marcos Smoke Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Marcos Smoke Shed 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 Marcos Smoke Shed last inspected?
Marcos Smoke Shed was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marcos Smoke Shed?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marcos Smoke Shed compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Marcos Smoke Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Marcos Smoke Shed 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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Marcos Smoke Shed is one of 52 rated food businesses in Martlesham. See every hygiene rating in Martlesham →
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