Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Smoke Pit food hygiene rating
The Smoke Pit
11a The Ridings
Northampton
NN1 2AQ
NN1 2AQ Inspected 6 March 2026
Northampton
NN1 2AQ
NN1 2AQ Inspected 6 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by West Northamptonshire
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Smoke Pit in West Northamptonshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 March 2026. The Smoke Pit is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 11a The Ridings, Northampton, NN1 2AQ, NN1 2AQ.
- Business name
- The Smoke Pit
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 6 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 749744
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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
6 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers 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
The Smoke Pit has received a food hygiene rating of 4 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 March 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 26 March 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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