Smokie Mo's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Warrington
Smokie Mo's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 32-34 Buttermarket Street, WA1 2LL
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Smokie Mo's among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← Smokie Mo's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Smokie Mo's 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 Smokie Mo's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Caffe Caruso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| AM to PM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Casa Mexica Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Buffalo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Candy Bay Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Smokie Mo's
What is Smokie Mo's's food hygiene rating?
Smokie Mo's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 26 May 2023.
Is Smokie Mo's 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokie Mo's last inspected?
Smokie Mo's was last inspected on 26 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokie Mo's?
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 Smokie Mo's compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Smokie Mo's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Smokie Mo's 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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