WH Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
WH Smith is exempt from food hygiene rating. Low-risk premises, a newsagent selling only wrapped sweets, say, are not given a score because there is little to inspect.
The rating: Exempt
Address: Chester Motorway Service Area Hapsford Interchange, Elton, Chester, CH2 4QZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to WH Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Costa Drive-Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Garden Square Deli Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| LEON Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| McDonalds Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Shell Hapsford - shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham (Roadchef) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about WH Smith
What is WH Smith's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects WH 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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