Smokie Jims food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Smokie Jims holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 29 February 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 143 Broadway, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4HD
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Smokie Jims sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ← Smokie Jims | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Jims 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 Jims, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starvin Marvins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Dolphin Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| The Pudding Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Mellors Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Oaklands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Pizza Jim Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Broadway Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Smokie Jims
What is Smokie Jims's food hygiene rating?
Smokie Jims has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Smokie Jims safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Smokie Jims last inspected?
Smokie Jims was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokie Jims?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokie Jims compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Smokie Jims holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Smokie Jims 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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