WH Smith Travel food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
WH Smith Travel 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: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Whiston, L35 5DR
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts WH Smith Travel among the 452 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 66% 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 | 452 | 66% | ← WH Smith Travel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 WH Smith Travel 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 WH Smith Travel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Eaton Street Park Pavillion Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Cornerstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| ASET Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Ainsdale Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Rainhill Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Avondale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about WH Smith Travel
What is WH Smith Travel's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith Travel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 6 May 2025.
Is WH Smith Travel 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 Travel last inspected?
WH Smith Travel was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smith Travel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WH Smith Travel compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith Travel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects WH Smith Travel 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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