W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD 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 7 October 2016, more than 9 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: Terminal 3 POD Manchester Airport, Chicago Avenue, Manchester, M90 3RA
How it compares in Manchester
That puts W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD among the 3,683 places in Manchester 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD 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 W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Production Unit (Food Quarter) Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Amber Alehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Bar MCR Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
| Aspire Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2012 |
Questions about W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD
What is W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 7 October 2016.
Is W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD 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 W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD last inspected?
W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD was last inspected on 7 October 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD?
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 W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects W H Smith Manchester Airport T3 - T3 POD 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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