QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Devon
QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2026, 2 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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse 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% | ← QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse 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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke on the Waters - Mobile Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse
What is QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 1 May 2026.
Is QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse last inspected?
QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse?
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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse 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 QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse 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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QW Events Limited t/a Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse is one of 26 rated food businesses in Umberleigh. See every hygiene rating in Umberleigh →
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