The Smugglers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Lincolnshire
The Smugglers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 August 2023, more than 2 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: Smugglers, High Cliff Road, DN35 8RQ
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts The Smugglers among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← The Smugglers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 407 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 Very 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 Smugglers 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 Smugglers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blonde Toast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cleethorpes Royal Air Force Association Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Cambridge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Brenda's Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Blighty's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Chartwells at St Peters C of E Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Cloves B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about The Smugglers
What is The Smugglers's food hygiene rating?
The Smugglers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 24 August 2023.
Is The Smugglers 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smugglers last inspected?
The Smugglers was last inspected on 24 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smugglers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smugglers compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,328 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Smugglers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Smugglers 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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