109 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.
W H Smith has 109 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.
Of all rated locations, 94.5% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.
Ratings vary by location — West Northamptonshire has the lowest average rating for W H Smith while West Northamptonshire has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.
| Local Authority | Locations | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (City of) | 7 | 0.0/5 |
| Hounslow | 6 | 5.0/5 |
| West Northamptonshire | 5 | 5.0/5 |
| Mid Sussex | 4 | 5.0/5 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 3 | 0.0/5 |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 3 | 5.0/5 |
| Newham | 3 | 5.0/5 |
| Richmond-Upon-Thames | 3 | 5.0/5 |
| Tandridge | 3 | 5.0/5 |
| Aberdeenshire | 2 | 0.0/5 |
W H Smith has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 109 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.
There are currently 52 W H Smith locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 94.5% of all rated branches.
The lowest rated W H Smith locations are in areas like West Northamptonshire. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.