W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) 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 2023, 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: London News Company, Departures Level 3 Unit 9, South Terminal Landside, RH6 0NN
How it compares in Crawley
That puts W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) 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 Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover London Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Baxterstorey At BA Lounges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| BP Gatwick South SF Connect - Wild Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Cafe The Hut Gatwick Ltd Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Club Aspire Lounge Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security)
What is W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security)'s food hygiene rating?
W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 8 August 2023.
Is W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) 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 Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) last inspected?
W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) was last inspected on 8 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security)?
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 Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects W H Smith Kiosk (Opposite Customer Security) 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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