Smoke & Pepper food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bracknell Forest
Smoke & 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
This is a fresh result: Smoke & Pepper was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 High Street, Bracknell, RG12 1AA
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Smoke & Pepper among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Smoke & Pepper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 & 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 & Pepper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Torino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cake Inn Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Cheneys Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Brew Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bracknell Drama Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2018 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Smoke & Pepper
What is Smoke & Pepper's food hygiene rating?
Smoke & Pepper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Smoke & 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 & Pepper last inspected?
Smoke & Pepper was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoke & 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 & Pepper compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Smoke & Pepper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Smoke & 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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