Smart Food \& Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rushmoor
Smart Food \& Wine 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
The rating dates from 11 July 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: 4 Townstead House, 111 - 113 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1JE
How it compares in Rushmoor
In Rushmoor, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Smart Food \& Wine sits behind roughly 558 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ← Smart Food \& Wine | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Smart Food \& Wine 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 Smart Food \& Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Arian Store Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chopan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Buns And Bones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Smart Food \& Wine
What is Smart Food \& Wine's food hygiene rating?
Smart Food \& Wine has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rushmoor Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Smart Food \& Wine 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 Smart Food \& Wine last inspected?
Smart Food \& Wine was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smart Food \& Wine?
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 Smart Food \& Wine compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, while Smart Food \& Wine holds a 3. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Smart Food \& Wine 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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