The Smoky Grill food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dacorum
The Smoky Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2017, more than 8 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: 66 Waterside, Kings Langley, WD4 8HH
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Smoky Grill among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← The Smoky Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 Very 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 Smoky Grill 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 Smoky Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Baptist & Hall Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Dalling & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Clare James Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Abbeyfeld Kings Langley Society - Garrad House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Kings Langley Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Culinera @ Kings Langley School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bea's Coffee Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Dockies Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Smoky Grill
What is The Smoky Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Smoky Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 15 September 2017.
Is The Smoky Grill 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smoky Grill last inspected?
The Smoky Grill was last inspected on 15 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smoky Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Smoky Grill compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Smoky Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Smoky Grill 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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