WH Smiths Local And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
WH Smiths Local And Post Office 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 24 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: 148 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6FJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts WH Smiths Local And Post Office among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← WH Smiths Local And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Smiths Local And Post Office 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 Smiths Local And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Angel Cake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Albion Vape And Beverage Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Archipelagos Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
Questions about WH Smiths Local And Post Office
What is WH Smiths Local And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
WH Smiths Local And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 24 January 2026.
Is WH Smiths Local And Post Office 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 Smiths Local And Post Office last inspected?
WH Smiths Local And Post Office was last inspected on 24 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WH Smiths Local And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WH Smiths Local And Post Office compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and WH Smiths Local And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects WH Smiths Local And Post Office 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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