Smoke Zone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fareham
Smoke Zone holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: 141a West Street, Fareham, PO16 0DU
How it compares in Fareham
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 717 rated places in Fareham score this low, about one in 179. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Smoke Zone | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Smoke Zone the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smoke Zone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At Westbury Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Fareham Food Centre Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Fareham Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Fareham Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Cafe Lamma'Z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Duke Of Connaughts Own Club Fareham Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bowl Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
Questions about Smoke Zone
What is Smoke Zone's food hygiene rating?
Smoke Zone has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Fareham Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Smoke Zone safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Smoke Zone last inspected?
Smoke Zone was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smoke Zone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smoke Zone compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Smoke Zone holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Smoke Zone 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Fareham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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