Smokey's BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Smokey's BBQ holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Unit 2, Queens Road Works, Queens Road, HX1 3XY
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Smokey's BBQ sits behind roughly 1,295 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,295 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ← Smokey's BBQ | |
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 Generally satisfactory
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's BBQ 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's BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box - Egg Free Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bird's Nest Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Billy's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Allstarz Halifax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aulona Limited Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Creative Learning @ Pye Nest Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Smokey's BBQ
What is Smokey's BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Smokey's BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Smokey's BBQ safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokey's BBQ last inspected?
Smokey's BBQ was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokey's BBQ?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokey's BBQ compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Smokey's BBQ holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Smokey's BBQ 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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