WHSmith - NEN food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
WHSmith - NEN 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
This is a fresh result: WHSmith - NEN was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Terminal 4 Departures Level (Airside), Stratford Road, TW6 3XA
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts WHSmith - NEN among the 1,286 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,286 | 64% | ← WHSmith - NEN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 355 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 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 WHSmith - NEN 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 WHSmith - NEN, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Terminal 2B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero (601 T2B Hub) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Bedfont Primary School ( The Pantry) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Bedfont Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2022 |
| Asda Express Clockhouse PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Bedfont Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| American Airlines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about WHSmith - NEN
What is WHSmith - NEN's food hygiene rating?
WHSmith - NEN has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 29 June 2026.
Is WHSmith - NEN 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 WHSmith - NEN last inspected?
WHSmith - NEN was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WHSmith - NEN?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 WHSmith - NEN compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and WHSmith - NEN is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects WHSmith - NEN 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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