The Smugglers Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Smugglers 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
This is a fresh result: The Smugglers Kitchen was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3JF
How this rating has changed
The Smugglers Kitchen was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Smugglers Kitchen among the 1,104 places in East Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← The Smugglers Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Smugglers 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 Smugglers Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Fish And Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Gina's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Rock Villa Off Licence Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Cream Shop Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Steamers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Chocolate & More Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Barrel Of Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Smugglers Kitchen
What is The Smugglers Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Smugglers Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 19 August 2026.
Is The Smugglers 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 The Smugglers Kitchen last inspected?
The Smugglers Kitchen was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smugglers 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 Smugglers Kitchen compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Smugglers Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Smugglers 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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The Smugglers Kitchen is one of 139 rated food businesses in Seaton. See every hygiene rating in Seaton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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