Smoke bbq ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Smoke bbq ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Smoke bbq ltd was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Lisburn and Castlereagh City ratings →
Address: 1 Mealough Road, Carryduff, Carryduff, BT8 8BP
How this rating has changed
Smoke bbq ltd has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 857 rated places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City score this low, about one in 214. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 786 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Smoke bbq ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Smoke bbq ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 bbq ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| smoke bbq trailer Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| St Joseph's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| H & J Carnduff The Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Centra Carryduff Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| John Dory's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| NI Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Smoke bbq ltd
What is Smoke bbq ltd's food hygiene rating?
Smoke bbq ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Smoke bbq ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 bbq ltd last inspected?
Smoke bbq ltd was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoke bbq ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smoke bbq ltd compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 857 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, while Smoke bbq ltd holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Smoke bbq ltd 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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A rating of 2 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh City, 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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