WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) 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 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Amenities Moto Sawtry Toll Bar Way, Sawtry
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) among the 974 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 974 | 71% | ← WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) 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.
Questions about WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality)
What is WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality)'s food hygiene rating?
WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 6 May 2025.
Is WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) 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 Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) last inspected?
WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects WH Smith (operated by Moto Hospitality) 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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