WH Smith Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
WH Smith is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 94.15% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amenities Moto Sawtry Toll Bar Way, Sawtry | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Huntingdonshire | 6 May 2025 |
WHSmith Trelawney Wing, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Treliske TR1 3LJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Cornwall | 18 Nov 2016 |
Sarn Park Motorway Services, Bridgend CF32 9SY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Bridgend | 31 Jan 2025 |
Welcome Break, Fleet Service Area, Fleet Services GU51 1AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Hart | 15 Dec 2025 |
Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Whiston L35 5DR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Knowsley | 6 May 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wh Smith Bristol Temple Meads Station, Approach Road, Redcliff BS1 6QG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 10 / 15 / 5 | Bristol | 8 Feb 2026 |
Commercial Unit Bg1 Terminal 2 The Queen's Terminal B-Gates Level, Inner Ring East TW6 1EW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 10 / 0 / 0 | Hillingdon | 15 Jul 2021 |
Junction 18/19 (M62), Birch OL10 2HQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 10 / 0 / 10 | Rochdale | 13 Jul 2024 |
East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill RH1 5RH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 10 / 0 | Reigate and Banstead | 4 Oct 2024 |
Commercial Unit Ag6 Terminal 2 The Queen's Terminal A-Gates Level, Inner Ring East TW6 1EW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 0 / 0 / 10 | Hillingdon | 12 Jan 2015 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is WH Smith food hygiene good?
WH Smith has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9/5 across 132 UK locations. 94.15% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many WH Smith locations are in the UK?
There are 132 WH Smith locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated WH Smith in the UK?
The lowest rated WH Smith is at Wh Smith Bristol Temple Meads Station, Approach Road, Redcliff with a rating of 2/5 (inspected 08/02/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily