W H Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Aberdeenshire
W H Smith passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 27 July 2004, more than 21 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: 33 High Street, Banchory, AB31 5TJ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to W H Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Of Banchory Retailers - other | at this address | Improvement required | 24 July 2024 |
| The Strong Water Co Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | 4 September 2019 |
| Longwalk (Birdhouse) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | Improvement required | 8 July 2025 |
| Longwalk Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 42 yards away | Improvement required | 5 February 2025 |
| That Pancake Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | Pass | 25 August 2022 |
| J G Ross (Bakers) Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | Pass | 27 August 2024 |
| Continental Cream Retailers - other | 94 yards away | Pass | 16 September 2021 |
| Couch Of Amber Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | Pass | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about W H Smith
What is W H Smith's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was W H Smith last inspected?
W H Smith was last inspected on 27 July 2004, more than 21 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects W H Smith 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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