WH Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
WH 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
This is a fresh result: WH Smith was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital, Marlborough Street, City Centre, BS2 8HW
How it compares in Bristol
That puts WH Smith among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← WH Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 WH 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 WH Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
Questions about WH Smith
What is WH Smith's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 12 June 2026.
Is WH 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 WH Smith last inspected?
WH Smith was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH 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 WH Smith compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol 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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