The Smoke House Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
The Smoke House Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Smoke House Kitchen was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9A Evercreech Way, Highbridge, TA9 4AR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Smoke House Kitchen among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← The Smoke House Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 The Smoke House 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 The Smoke House Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Brand Food Outlet Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Gregory Distribution Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Cool Beans Coffee Cart Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| McKinven’s Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bakkavor Desserts Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Momtaj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about The Smoke House Kitchen
What is The Smoke House Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Smoke House Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Smoke House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smoke House Kitchen last inspected?
The Smoke House Kitchen was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smoke House 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 The Smoke House Kitchen compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Smoke House Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Smoke House 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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