WH Smith Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Knowsley
WH Smith Local 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: 18 The Forum, 16 - 18 Huyton Hey Road, Huyton, L36 5RT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to WH Smith Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Coffee Wagon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about WH Smith Local
What is WH Smith Local's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith Local does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects WH Smith Local 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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WH Smith Local is one of 172 rated food businesses in Huyton. See every hygiene rating in Huyton →
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