Smith And Western food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Crawley
Smith And Western 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 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tilgate Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5PQ
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Smith And Western among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Smith And Western | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Smith And Western 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 Smith And Western, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Desmond Anderson Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Atelier 21 Future School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Chartwells At Southgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Burleys Wood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Woodgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| ChristChurch Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about Smith And Western
What is Smith And Western's food hygiene rating?
Smith And Western has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Smith And Western 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 Smith And Western last inspected?
Smith And Western was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smith And Western?
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 Smith And Western compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Smith And Western is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Smith And Western 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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