WH Smiths food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stroud
WH Smiths 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 5 May 2021, more than 5 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: Michaelwood Services M5 Southbound, Lower Wick, Dursley, GL11 6DD
How it compares in Stroud
That puts WH Smiths among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← WH Smiths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 WH Smiths 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 WH Smiths, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| The Good Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Wild Bean Cafe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| BP UK Sam Fuels Value Chain (BP Oil Uk Ltd) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about WH Smiths
What is WH Smiths's food hygiene rating?
WH Smiths has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 5 May 2021.
Is WH Smiths 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 WH Smiths last inspected?
WH Smiths was last inspected on 5 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smiths?
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 WH Smiths compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smiths is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects WH Smiths 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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