W H Smith (North) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
W H Smith (North) 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Northbound Welcome Break Motorway Services Smorrall Lane, Corley, CV7 8NR
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts W H Smith (North) among the 504 places in North Warwickshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 504 | 81% | ← W H Smith (North) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 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 (North) 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 (North), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (North) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Burger King (South) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Good Breakfast (South) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| KFC (North) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| KFC (South) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Fork 'Andles Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Butts Croft Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about W H Smith (North)
What is W H Smith (North)'s food hygiene rating?
W H Smith (North) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is W H Smith (North) 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 (North) last inspected?
W H Smith (North) was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith (North)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W H Smith (North) compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith (North) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects W H Smith (North) 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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