WHSmith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
WHSmith holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2024, 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.
Address: St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
How it compares in Chichester
That puts WHSmith among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← WHSmith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 WHSmith 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 WHSmith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Suite Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chichester City Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Caper And Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Caper And Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about WHSmith
What is WHSmith's food hygiene rating?
WHSmith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 20 December 2024.
Is WHSmith 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was WHSmith last inspected?
WHSmith was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WHSmith?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 WHSmith compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects WHSmith 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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