Smoke And Wine Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Smoke And Wine Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 17 June 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Lifestyle Express, 17 Queen Street, City Centre, WV1 3JW
How it compares in Wolverhampton
A 1 is rare: only 72 of 2,039 rated places in Wolverhampton score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ← Smoke And Wine Store | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Smoke And Wine Store the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smoke And Wine Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Caribbean Market Limited Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Bank Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Ana's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Smoke And Wine Store
What is Smoke And Wine Store's food hygiene rating?
Smoke And Wine Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wolverhampton Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Smoke And Wine Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Smoke And Wine Store last inspected?
Smoke And Wine Store was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoke And Wine Store?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smoke And Wine Store compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Smoke And Wine Store holds a 1. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Smoke And Wine Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wolverhampton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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