W H Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ayrshire
W H Smith passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 3 June 2024, more than 2 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: 198 - 200 High Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1RH
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to W H Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | Pass | 20 February 2025 |
| Boots Co Plc Retailers - other | 83 yards away | Pass | 28 July 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | Pass | 27 January 2025 |
| Black Rooster Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | Pass | 20 March 2026 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | Pass | 2 February 2024 |
| Auld Kirk Hall Other catering premises | 128 yards away | Pass | 7 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | Pass | 18 June 2026 |
| Ayr Local Retailers - other | 225 yards away | Pass | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about W H Smith
What is W H Smith's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was W H Smith last inspected?
W H Smith was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Ayrshire Council inspects W H 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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