Smokey Woods food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hertsmere
Smokey Woods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Smokey Woods was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EG
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Smokey Woods among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Smokey Woods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Smokey Woods 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 Smokey Woods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Cacao Catering And Event Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bakerfull Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Borehamwood Multipurpose Day Centre Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Chatter Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Curri.Co.UK Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Smokey Woods
What is Smokey Woods's food hygiene rating?
Smokey Woods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Smokey Woods 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokey Woods last inspected?
Smokey Woods was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokey Woods?
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 Smokey Woods compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Smokey Woods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Smokey Woods 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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