Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushcliffe
Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston 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
This is a fresh result: Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Street Record, Ambleside, Gamston
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% 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 | 666 | 83% | ← Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 130 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 Gamston 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.
Questions about Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston
What is Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston's food hygiene rating?
Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston 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 Gamston last inspected?
Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston?
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 Gamston compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 802 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Hickory's Smokehouse Gamston 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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