WH Smith & Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
WH Smith & Costa Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London, NW10 7NS
How it compares in Brent
That puts WH Smith & Costa Coffee among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← WH Smith & Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 & Costa Coffee 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 & Costa Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A'wa Coffee Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Abbey Point Cafe & Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Al-Habib's Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Ace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| 1070 Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about WH Smith & Costa Coffee
What is WH Smith & Costa Coffee's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith & Costa Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 4 July 2024.
Is WH Smith & Costa Coffee 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was WH Smith & Costa Coffee last inspected?
WH Smith & Costa Coffee was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smith & Costa Coffee?
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 & Costa Coffee compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith & Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects WH Smith & Costa Coffee 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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