W H Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxtowe
W H Smith 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 7 May 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 Amenities Building, Trowell Services Area North, M1 Trowell Services Northbound Off Slip, NG9 3PL
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts W H Smith among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← W H Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (Northbound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Capital Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Beestonia Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Birch Park Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Ashley News Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Firbeck Academy Catering School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about W H Smith
What is W H Smith's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 7 May 2024.
Is W H Smith 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 last inspected?
W H Smith was last inspected on 7 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W H Smith compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects W H Smith 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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