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W H Smith food hygiene rating

W H Smith

W H Smith & Son Ltd Newcastle Central Station Neville Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 5HL
Inspected 19 August 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Newcastle Upon Tyne

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

W H Smith in Newcastle Upon Tyne currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 19 August 2026. W H Smith is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at W H Smith & Son Ltd Newcastle Central Station Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5HL.

Business name
W H Smith
Business type
Retailers - other
Local authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
19 August 2026
FHRS ID
236546
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

19 August 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

W H Smith has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
19 August 2026 5 Very good Current
4 September 2023 5 Very good Previous