The Smokin' Barrel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Smokin' Barrel is a mobile caterer located at 2 St Christophers Yard, Kingsdown Road, Lynsted, Kent, ME9 0BJ, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Swale oversees 1,228 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Smokin' Barrel?
The Smokin' Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Swale.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Smokin' Barrel last inspected?
The Smokin' Barrel was last inspected on 2025-07-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Smokin' Barrel located?
The Smokin' Barrel is located at 2 St Christophers Yard, Kingsdown Road, Lynsted, Kent , ME9 0BJ, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME9 postcode area.