Hickory's Smokehouse York food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · York
Hickory's Smokehouse York holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
91% of rated food businesses in York score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all York ratings →
Address: Shipton Road, Skelton, YO30 1XJ
How it compares in York
That puts Hickory's Smokehouse York among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Hickory's Smokehouse York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 306 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 Hickory's Smokehouse York 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 York, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aspens at Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Baker Boy York Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Burger King Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2021 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Hickory's Smokehouse York
What is Hickory's Smokehouse York's food hygiene rating?
Hickory's Smokehouse York has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Hickory's Smokehouse York 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hickory's Smokehouse York last inspected?
Hickory's Smokehouse York was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hickory's Smokehouse York?
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 Hickory's Smokehouse York compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,870 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Hickory's Smokehouse York is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Hickory's Smokehouse York 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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