Smokin Grill Stop

London

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 20 January 2026 by Tower Hamlets.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Smokin Grill Stop, from May 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 2 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Smokin Grill Stop.

Food hygiene rating history for Smokin Grill Stop
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
27 May 2021	2 / 5	Improvement necessary
20 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Smokin Grill Stop in London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Smokin Grill Stop,
509 Hackney Road,
London,
E2 9ED

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Smokin Grill Stop. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Smokin Grill Stop?

Food hygiene at Smokin Grill Stop is inspected by Tower Hamlets, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Smokin Grill Stop

What is Smokin Grill Stop’s food hygiene rating?

Smokin Grill Stop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 January 2026.

When was Smokin Grill Stop last inspected?

Smokin Grill Stop was last inspected by Tower Hamlets on 20 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.