Smashin Eats food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Canterbury City
Smashin Eats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2025, 10 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: Chislet Colliery Welfare Club, The Avenue, Hersden, CT3 4HX
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Smashin Eats among the 1,160 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Smashin Eats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Smashin Eats 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 Smashin Eats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersden Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Chislet Colliery Welfare Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tina Rintoul Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2017 |
| Hersden Under 5's Project Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2024 |
| Chislet Bowls Club Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chopsticks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Sanctuary Care, Meadows View Care Home Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Smashin Eats
What is Smashin Eats's food hygiene rating?
Smashin Eats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 22 August 2025.
Is Smashin Eats 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smashin Eats last inspected?
Smashin Eats was last inspected on 22 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smashin Eats?
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 Smashin Eats compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Smashin Eats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Smashin Eats 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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