Smokers Paradise food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Smokers Paradise holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 July 2006, more than 20 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 40 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2TR
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Smokers Paradise sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ← Smokers Paradise | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Smokers Paradise 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 Smokers Paradise, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| BrewDog Upminster Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Coffee Bloom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Coffee Master Vibe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Abigails Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Cakebox Upminster Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Clockhouse Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Smokers Paradise
What is Smokers Paradise's food hygiene rating?
Smokers Paradise has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 5 July 2006.
Is Smokers Paradise safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokers Paradise last inspected?
Smokers Paradise was last inspected on 5 July 2006, more than 20 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokers Paradise?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokers Paradise compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Smokers Paradise holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Smokers Paradise 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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