Hickory's Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Solihull
Hickory's Smokehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Green, Castle Bromwich, B36 9AR
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Hickory's Smokehouse among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Hickory's Smokehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Very 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 Hickory's Smokehouse 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 Hickory's Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aylesford Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Bugsy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Brook Meadow Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2011 |
| Briarscroft Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Hickory's Smokehouse
What is Hickory's Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
Hickory's Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Hickory's Smokehouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hickory's Smokehouse last inspected?
Hickory's Smokehouse was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hickory's Smokehouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hickory's Smokehouse compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Hickory's Smokehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Hickory's Smokehouse 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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