Vape and Smoke food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
Vape and Smoke holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 14 Westgate, Guisborough, TS14 6BA
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Vape and Smoke among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← Vape and Smoke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Vape and Smoke 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 Vape and Smoke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Bakery and Academy Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Cookfellas Wine Bar & Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| For Goodness Sake Health Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Monday Guisborough Bridge Association Coffee Morning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cluck & Crunch's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Brass Monkey Beer Boutique Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Beijing 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about Vape and Smoke
What is Vape and Smoke's food hygiene rating?
Vape and Smoke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Vape and Smoke 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vape and Smoke last inspected?
Vape and Smoke was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vape and Smoke?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vape and Smoke compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Vape and Smoke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Vape and Smoke 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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