The Smoke Craft food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
The Smoke Craft 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: The Smoke Craft was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Midsummer Meadow, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN1 5NX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Smoke Craft among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Smoke Craft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 The Smoke Craft 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 The Smoke Craft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Homes SH Ltd Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Avery Homes Cliftonville Ltd Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Blue Tree Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Age UK Northamptonshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| @MP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Smoke Craft
What is The Smoke Craft's food hygiene rating?
The Smoke Craft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Smoke Craft 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 The Smoke Craft last inspected?
The Smoke Craft was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smoke Craft?
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 The Smoke Craft compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Smoke Craft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Smoke Craft 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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