Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redditch
Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: Gibbs Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8JB
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club among the 279 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 279 | 76% | ← Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 Very 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 Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club 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 Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance In Partnership At The Forge Secondary School School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services At St Stephens C Of E Rsa Academy School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| First Steps Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Forge Mill Needle Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| B \& M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Eden Cafe At Heart Of Worcestershire College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Batchley Support Group RC Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
Questions about Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club
What is Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club's food hygiene rating?
Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club 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 Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club last inspected?
Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Smokey Dicks BBQ At Abbeydale Community Club 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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