Hickory's Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
Hickory's Smokehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2025, 16 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: Kidderminster Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0EN
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Hickory's Smokehouse among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Hickory's Smokehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Eagles Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Grandpa's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Emma Baker Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aston Quality Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Alam International Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
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 Dudley Council on 3 March 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hickory's Smokehouse last inspected?
Hickory's Smokehouse was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hickory's Smokehouse compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Hickory's Smokehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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