Food Hygiene Ratings for W H Smith

115 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

115
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
94.8%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good94.8%55
Good5.2%3
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

W H Smith has 115 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 in line with the national average of 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 94.8% 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 — Manchester has the lowest average rating for W H Smith while Manchester has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Manchester115.0/5
Glasgow City80.0/5
Edinburgh (City of)70.0/5
Hounslow55.0/5
Mid Sussex45.0/5
West Northamptonshire45.0/5
Dumfries and Galloway30.0/5
Folkestone and Hythe35.0/5
Newham35.0/5
Richmond-Upon-Thames35.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is W H Smith's average food hygiene rating?+

W H Smith has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 115 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

How many W H Smith locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 55 W H Smith locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 94.8% of all rated branches.

Which W H Smith has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated W H Smith locations are in areas like Manchester. 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies