Smoking Good BBQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tewkesbury
Smoking Good BBQ 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 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: Unit 64, Basepoint Business Centre, Oakfield Close, GL20 8SD
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Smoking Good BBQ among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Smoking Good BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Smoking Good BBQ 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 Smoking Good BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather And Gather Limited (Group 4 (G4S Technology)) Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Orchard Catering Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Elmbury Lodge Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Eddie's Breakfast Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Chillway Express Specials Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Reeka Events Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Nibula Treats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about Smoking Good BBQ
What is Smoking Good BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Smoking Good BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Smoking Good BBQ 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 Smoking Good BBQ last inspected?
Smoking Good BBQ was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoking Good BBQ?
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 Smoking Good BBQ compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Smoking Good BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Smoking Good BBQ 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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