Smokey's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Great Yarmouth
Smokey's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Pier Walk, Gorleston, NR31 6DA
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts Smokey's among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← Smokey's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Very 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 Smokey'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 Smokey's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Stradbroke Primary Academy School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Embassy China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bangla Nites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Dimascio Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Smokey's
What is Smokey's's food hygiene rating?
Smokey's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Smokey'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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokey's last inspected?
Smokey's was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokey'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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokey's compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Smokey's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Smokey'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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