Smoke on the Waters - Mobile food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Devon
Smoke on the Waters - Mobile 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: Quiet Waters, Atherington, Umberleigh, EX37 9HZ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Smoke on the Waters - Mobile among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Smoke on the Waters - Mobile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 on the Waters - Mobile 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 on the Waters - Mobile, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Ways Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| High Bickington Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
Questions about Smoke on the Waters - Mobile
What is Smoke on the Waters - Mobile's food hygiene rating?
Smoke on the Waters - Mobile has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Smoke on the Waters - Mobile 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 Smoke on the Waters - Mobile last inspected?
Smoke on the Waters - Mobile was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoke on the Waters - Mobile?
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 on the Waters - Mobile compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Smoke on the Waters - Mobile is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Smoke on the Waters - Mobile 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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