W H Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Lanarkshire
W H Smith passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bothwell Motorway Service Area, Fallside Road, G71 8BG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothwell Service Station/ASDA Express Retailers - other | at this address | Pass | 21 June 2019 |
| Abercromby Vending Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 13 June 2019 |
| BaxterStorey Scotland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 1 May 2019 |
| Bothwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | Pass and Eat Safe | 20 August 2024 |
| Bothwellpark Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 4 May 2026 |
| Bellview Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 19 June 2026 |
| A. Donald Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Pass | 21 September 2016 |
Questions about W H Smith
What is W H Smith's food hygiene rating?
W H Smith does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was W H Smith last inspected?
W H Smith was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Lanarkshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
South Lanarkshire 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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