WHSmith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
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 16 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
How it compares in Worthing
That puts WHSmith among the 761 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 761 | 81% | ← WHSmith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Camelot Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Amelia Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Azalea Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Beer No Evil Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bar Orange Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| ASK Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 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 Worthing Council on 16 January 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 16 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing 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 Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing 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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