W H Smith Main & Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
W H Smith Main & Kiosk 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 8 August 2016, more than 9 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: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts W H Smith Main & Kiosk among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← W H Smith Main & Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Main & Kiosk 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 Main & Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering Ltd At William Harding Combined School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Elm Farm Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Budgens-Mandeville Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Connect Catering At Booker Park Community School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Byron House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about W H Smith Main & Kiosk
What is W H Smith Main & Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith Main & Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 8 August 2016.
Is W H Smith Main & Kiosk 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 Main & Kiosk last inspected?
W H Smith Main & Kiosk was last inspected on 8 August 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith Main & Kiosk?
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 Main & Kiosk compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith Main & Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects W H Smith Main & Kiosk 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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