W H Smith Travel Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
W H Smith Travel Ltd 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 28 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cullompton MSA Services Ltd, Old Station Yard, Station Road, EX15 1NS
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts W H Smith Travel Ltd among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← W H Smith Travel Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 W H Smith Travel Ltd 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 W H Smith Travel Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Cullompton Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Warrens Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Edenmoor - Warehouse Retailers - other | 228 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Manhattan Grill Mobile caterer | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Weary Traveller Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| CDSK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about W H Smith Travel Ltd
What is W H Smith Travel Ltd's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith Travel Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 28 January 2022.
Is W H Smith Travel Ltd 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 W H Smith Travel Ltd last inspected?
W H Smith Travel Ltd was last inspected on 28 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith Travel Ltd?
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 W H Smith Travel Ltd compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith Travel Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects W H Smith Travel Ltd 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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