W H Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
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 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Building B40, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3RE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts W H Smith among the 1,996 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← W H Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| Martlesham Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Lounge 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2015 |
| Elior At BT Adastral Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Julia Stuckey @ The Runway Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Michaels Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
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 East Suffolk Council on 14 May 2026.
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 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk 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 "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 W H Smith compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk 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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