WHSmith - IDL food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
WHSmith - IDL 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 - IDL was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Airside - IDL, Terminal Three, TW6 1QG
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts WHSmith - IDL among the 1,284 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← WHSmith - IDL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 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 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 WHSmith - IDL 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 - IDL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotel London (landside) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| American Airlines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| American Airlines Arrivals Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2010 |
| British Airways First Class and Club Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Cathay Pacific Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Centurion Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Terminal 2B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about WHSmith - IDL
What is WHSmith - IDL's food hygiene rating?
WHSmith - IDL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 22 May 2026.
Is WHSmith - IDL 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 - IDL last inspected?
WHSmith - IDL was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WHSmith - IDL?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 WHSmith - IDL compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith - IDL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects WHSmith - IDL 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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