Smiths Family Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Smiths Family Kitchen 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: Passenger Terminal, Terminal Road North, Stansted, CM24 1RW
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Smiths Family Kitchen among the 583 places in Uttlesford 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Smiths Family Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Smiths Family Kitchen 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 Smiths Family Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Burger King (Landside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Burnells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Camden Kitchen And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Landside Arrivals) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Gate 30 Camden Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Smiths Family Kitchen
What is Smiths Family Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Family Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Smiths Family Kitchen 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 Smiths Family Kitchen last inspected?
Smiths Family Kitchen was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smiths Family Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smiths Family Kitchen compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Smiths Family Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Smiths Family Kitchen 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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