AKA Smoke House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
AKA Smoke House 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 9 January 2026, 6 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: Harbour Master 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, DT4 8BG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts AKA Smoke House among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← AKA Smoke House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very 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 AKA Smoke House 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 AKA Smoke House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bonita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Brewers Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Baps & Pitta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| By the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Aaran House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about AKA Smoke House
What is AKA Smoke House's food hygiene rating?
AKA Smoke House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 January 2026.
Is AKA Smoke House 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 AKA Smoke House last inspected?
AKA Smoke House was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AKA Smoke House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 AKA Smoke House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and AKA Smoke House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects AKA Smoke House 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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