WHSmith First Hit NEW food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
WHSmith First Hit NEW 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
This is a fresh result: WHSmith First Hit NEW was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: W H Smith Ltd, Passenger Terminal, Terminal Road North, CM24 1RW
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts WHSmith First Hit NEW among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← WHSmith First Hit NEW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
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 Very 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 WHSmith First Hit NEW 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 First Hit NEW, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Burger King (Landside) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Burnells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Camden Kitchen And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Landside Arrivals) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Gate 30 Camden Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about WHSmith First Hit NEW
What is WHSmith First Hit NEW's food hygiene rating?
WHSmith First Hit NEW has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 21 May 2026.
Is WHSmith First Hit NEW 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 First Hit NEW last inspected?
WHSmith First Hit NEW was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WHSmith First Hit NEW?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WHSmith First Hit NEW compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith First Hit NEW is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects WHSmith First Hit NEW 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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