Hickory's Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Conwy
Hickory's Smokehouse 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 10 September 2024, 22 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.
Address: Hickory's Smokehouse 9 Llandudno Road, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4TR
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Hickory's Smokehouse among the 1,192 places in Conwy 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Hickory's Smokehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 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 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Brompton Avenue Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Christinechildminding Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Aingarth Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Brompton Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Colwyn Bay Cricket Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Grwp Llandrillo Menai (Rhos Campus) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Hickory's Smokehouse
What is Hickory's Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
Hickory's Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Hickory's Smokehouse 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 last inspected?
Hickory's Smokehouse was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hickory's Smokehouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hickory's Smokehouse compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Hickory's Smokehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Hickory's Smokehouse 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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