W H Smith Airside food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
W H Smith Airside 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: W H Smith Airside was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Airport Road, Belfast International Airport, Crumlin, BT29 4AB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts W H Smith Airside among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← W H Smith Airside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Airside 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 Airside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| W H Smith (Check- In) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| W H Smith - Arrivals Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Cafe Bar - Gate 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Flax & Soda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Lagan Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Northern Quarter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Elder & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about W H Smith Airside
What is W H Smith Airside's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith Airside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 26 May 2026.
Is W H Smith Airside 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 Airside last inspected?
W H Smith Airside was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith Airside?
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 Airside compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith Airside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects W H Smith Airside 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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