Smoke and Pepper food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Smoke and Pepper 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 10 October 2025, 9 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: 686B Stratford Road, Springfield, Birmingham, B11 4AS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Smoke and Pepper among the 5,378 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Smoke and Pepper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 Smoke and Pepper 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 Smoke and Pepper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akg Soda Center Other catering premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Al Halal Meat Shop Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Al Halal Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2021 |
| Apple Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Al Ameen Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Smoke and Pepper
What is Smoke and Pepper's food hygiene rating?
Smoke and Pepper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Smoke and Pepper 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 Smoke and Pepper last inspected?
Smoke and Pepper was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoke and Pepper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smoke and Pepper compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Smoke and Pepper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Smoke and Pepper 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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