WH Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
WH Smith 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: City General Site, Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6QG
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts WH Smith among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← WH Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 WH Smith 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about WH Smith
What is WH Smith's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 20 November 2024.
Is WH Smith 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 last inspected?
WH Smith was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smith?
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 WH Smith compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects WH Smith 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
WH Smith is one of 38 rated food businesses in Trent Vale. See every hygiene rating in Trent Vale →
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