W H Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
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 22 April 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: Platform 5 Crewe Railway Station Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6HR
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts W H Smith among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← W H Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Curry Magic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Bombaye Junction/Cheeseo Crewe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Crewe Alexandra Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Apos Kebabhouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
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 Cheshire East Council on 22 April 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 22 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East 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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