Smith'S News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Smith'S News 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 25 November 2019, more than 6 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: 133 Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 5QL
How it compares in Westminster
That puts Smith'S News among the 3,663 places in Westminster holding top marks, 70% 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 | 3,663 | 70% | ← Smith'S News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 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 Very 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 Smith'S News 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 Smith'S News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 101 West Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 1Rebel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Acorn Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Abu Maher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
Questions about Smith'S News
What is Smith'S News's food hygiene rating?
Smith'S News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westminster Council on 25 November 2019.
Is Smith'S News 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 Smith'S News last inspected?
Smith'S News was last inspected on 25 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smith'S News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smith'S News compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, and Smith'S News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Smith'S News 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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