The Smokebox food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
The Smokebox 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
The rating dates from 10 June 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: The Shed Sergeants Yard, Bordon
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts The Smokebox among the 824 places in East Hampshire 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 | 824 | 84% | ← The Smokebox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 The Smokebox 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 Smokebox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Coffee and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Creation Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Issaya Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Jude's Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Little Acorns Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Simply Scrumptious Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Tap @ The Shed Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2021 |
| 350 Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Smokebox
What is The Smokebox's food hygiene rating?
The Smokebox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Smokebox 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 Smokebox last inspected?
The Smokebox was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smokebox?
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 The Smokebox compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Smokebox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Smokebox 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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The Smokebox is one of 127 rated food businesses in Bordon. See every hygiene rating in Bordon →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/
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