The Roaming Smoker food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Basingstoke and Deane
The Roaming Smoker 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
The rating dates from 30 April 2024, more than 2 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: Pitt Hall Barn, Pitt Hall Farm, Kingsclere Road, RG26 5RJ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Roaming Smoker among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← The Roaming Smoker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 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 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 The Roaming Smoker 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 The Roaming Smoker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab (storage) Mobile caterer | 422 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ewhurst Park Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Little Tots Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| George & Dragon Country Pub & Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Project Uplift UK Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Hampshire Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Wolverton Park Butchers Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Vine Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about The Roaming Smoker
What is The Roaming Smoker's food hygiene rating?
The Roaming Smoker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 30 April 2024.
Is The Roaming Smoker 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 The Roaming Smoker last inspected?
The Roaming Smoker was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Roaming Smoker?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Roaming Smoker compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Roaming Smoker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Roaming Smoker 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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