Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Smoke on the Water food hygiene rating
Smoke on the Water
Pier Head Restaurant High Street
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2FH Inspected 14 May 2026
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2FH Inspected 14 May 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Dorset
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Smoke on the Water in Dorset currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 May 2026. Smoke on the Water is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Pier Head Restaurant High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2FH.
- Business name
- Smoke on the Water
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 May 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1725097
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
14 May 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Smoke on the Water.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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