WH Smith Doncaster Rail food hygiene rating
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WH Smith Doncaster Rail 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: W H Smith Station Court Doncaster Railway Station Trafford Way, Doncaster, DN1 1PE
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts WH Smith Doncaster Rail among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← WH Smith Doncaster Rail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Doncaster Rail 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 Doncaster Rail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cosmo Doncaster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
Questions about WH Smith Doncaster Rail
What is WH Smith Doncaster Rail's food hygiene rating?
WH Smith Doncaster Rail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 3 October 2024.
Is WH Smith Doncaster Rail 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 Doncaster Rail last inspected?
WH Smith Doncaster Rail was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smith Doncaster Rail?
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 Doncaster Rail compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smith Doncaster Rail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects WH Smith Doncaster Rail 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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