WH Smith North food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chorley
WH 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 19 January 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: WHSmith North, Charnock Richard Motorway Service Area Northbound, Mill Lane, PR7 5LR
How it compares in Chorley
That puts WH Smith North among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← WH Smith North | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 WH Smith North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecourt North Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Forecourt South Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Flic Flac Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Christ Church Charnock Richard C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club (Club House) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Charnock Richard Football Club KItchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Charnock Richard Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about WH Smith North
What is WH Smith North's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith North has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 19 January 2024.
Is WH 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 WH Smith North last inspected?
WH Smith North was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smith North?
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 North compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith North is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects WH 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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