WH Smith

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2017-09-28

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

WH Smith is a retailers - other located at Belfast City Airport, Sydenham By-Pass, Belfast, BT3 9JH, in the Belfast City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 September 2017, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Belfast City oversees 3,204 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Belfast City is 4.6 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Belfast City Airport, Sydenham By-Pass, Belfast
Postcode
BT3 9JH
Local Authority
Belfast City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
62235

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of WH Smith?

WH Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Belfast City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was WH Smith last inspected?

WH Smith was last inspected on 2017-09-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is WH Smith located?

WH Smith is located at Belfast City Airport, Sydenham By-Pass, Belfast , BT3 9JH, in the Belfast City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT3 postcode area.