Hickory's Smokehouse Adel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Hickory's Smokehouse Adel 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 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, LS16 7PH
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Hickory's Smokehouse Adel among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Hickory's Smokehouse Adel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Very 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 Adel 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 Adel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Adel SF Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Asda (Holt Park) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Chartwells (Ralph Thoresby) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (St John The Baptist Primary) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alwoodley Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2001 |
| Alexander's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Hickory's Smokehouse Adel
What is Hickory's Smokehouse Adel's food hygiene rating?
Hickory's Smokehouse Adel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Hickory's Smokehouse Adel 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 Adel last inspected?
Hickory's Smokehouse Adel was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hickory's Smokehouse Adel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Adel compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Hickory's Smokehouse Adel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Hickory's Smokehouse Adel 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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