WHSmith food hygiene rating
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WHSmith holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: Rugby Station Railway Terrace, Rugby, CV21 3LA
How it compares in Rugby
That puts WHSmith among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 596 | 73% | ← WHSmith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilruba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Caldecote Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Annaluckmi UBT Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Caldecott Park Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Dalia’s Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Auntie lolos kitchen LTD Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bizzy Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bright Adult Day Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about WHSmith
What is WHSmith's food hygiene rating?
WHSmith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 11 February 2026.
Is WHSmith 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was WHSmith last inspected?
WHSmith was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WHSmith?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WHSmith compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects WHSmith 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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Understanding this rating
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